Office of the Provost

Dear Colleagues,

We are writing with a few updates on travel, as you plan for and embark on trips for your summer research- and work-related activities.

• Travel restrictions: The UConn Work-Related Travel FAQs have been recently updated. The key update is that no restrictions remain on domestic travel in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • International travel does not require any additional approvals related to COVID, but travelers should check on restrictions in the country to which they are traveling. In addition, employees are required to complete Global Affairs Travel Waivers when traveling to countries the State Department categorizes as level 3 and 4 for non-COVID related reasons.
• Booking travel: Although COVID-related restrictions are primarily lifted, it is still imperative that all work-related travel is booked through Anthony Travel. This provides you with support and coverage in the event that your travel is cancelled. Likewise, you should use your T-Card for all travel bookings. Per Travel Policy all travel should be pre-approved in Concur prior to travel.
• Discount bookings: If you find a cheaper flight on Expedia or a budget airline, Anthony Travel is usually able to find this option for you in their system. However, flights at the lowest economy tier are often not recommended, as they are prone to last-minute changes, such as bumping passengers in that tier from their flight. Anthony Travel will advise travelers of such concerns before booking.
• Combined business and personal travel: Additional steps are required on the traveler’s part to assure that UConn does not pay for additional personal expenses if the trip is a combination of business and personal travel.  If you plan to extend your business travel, be sure to review the travel policy for justification requirements.  If you have questions, please email travel@uconn.edu for assistance.

You may click here to view the updated FAQs. You may find additional travel information at https://travel.uconn.edu/.

Sincerely,

Jeffrey Shoulson
Senior Vice Provost for Academic Affairs

Trish Casey
Associate Vice President of Financial Operations and Controller