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- Allowable travel expenses include transportation, lodging, meals and related items incurred by employees while traveling on official business of the University. Reimbursement of meals and incidentals is based on either the actual expense incurred or on the per diem method. All other reimbursements are based on the actual expense incurred. Travel expenses must be reasonable and documented with paid receipts. If using the per diem method for reimbursement, please refer to the Washington University Travel Policy.
- Local mileage is defined as travel less than 100 miles roundtrip. Reimbursement can be requested by submitting your travel date(s), destination, purpose of travel, and mileage. Current Mileage rates are available on this link.
- Renting vehicles domestically
- Travelers renting a vehicle for university business in the United States, Canada, and U.S. territories do not need to purchase any of the insurance coverage offered by rental agencies. Per the university’s travel policy, such cost will not be reimbursed.
- Please see the individual travel pages for more information.