Travel

Nov 7, 2025

External Travel Support Section in the Travel System

Travel that supports an individual’s University employment responsibilities and is sponsored or reimbursed by an entity other than NC State is considered an External Professional Activity (EPA) unless the sponsor is… 

Sep 8, 2025

Eligibility for Travel Advances

Travel advances are available for eligible employees to cover out-of-pocket expenses. Please review the criteria in Section 1.1.3 of the Travel Manual before submitting a request: AND, one of the… 

Jul 8, 2025

Travel Advance Update

The Travel Advance request and reconciliation process is now within the Travel Center. The new system replaced the old paper-based process, making it faster and more convenient. The system automatically… 

Jul 8, 2025

Third-Party Lodging 

The Third-Party Lodging process is now fully automated as part of the Travel Authorization (TA) in the Travel Center. Instead of a separate pre-approval form, travelers provide the same comprehensive… 

Jul 8, 2025

Travel Subsistence Rate Changes

Per the 3D Memo distributed on July 2, 2025: Effective July 1, 2025, the Office of State Budget and Management will increase the per diem subsistence rates for in-state and… 

Jun 9, 2025

Authorization to Travel

Travel by non-employees must be agreed to in advance by the traveler and the department head or designee as to services to be provided by the traveler and the travel… 

Jun 9, 2025

Identifying Traveler Classification on Documentation

Travel authorizations are now completed for both employees and non-employees in the Travel Center; therefore, the previous method of identifying the traveler’s classification as a non-employee via association with the… 

Jun 9, 2025

Cost-Effective Travel for University Business

University policies regarding travel and expenses should be followed to utilize the most cost-effective and efficient method of travel. To ensure compliance and responsible use of funds, travel should be… 

Apr 14, 2025

Discontinued Accounts Payable Travel Forms

The Accounts Payable forms (AP102, AP103, AP104, and AP105) for travel advances and non-employee travel authorization have been discontinued as of March 31. Travel Advances and Non-Employee Travel Authorization are… 

Mar 18, 2025

Duplicate Claim of Meal Expenses

Meal reimbursements are calculated by the Travel System based on the subsistence allowance rates for breakfast, lunch, and dinner; travel dates; and times of departure and arrival. Travelers must exclude…