Travel & Expense Policy
| Travel and Business Hosting Expense Policy (SPG) | SPG rules for travel and business hosting expenses |
| July 2025 Updates to Travel & Business Hosting SPGs | Policy updates for Staff/Faculty as of 7/1/25 regarding late REI, CTP Requirement, and Out-of-Pocket Trip Expenses |
| Summary of Allowable and Unallowable Travel Expenses | |
| Tax FAQ Site | General guidance regarding tax-free reimbursement rules and processes |
| Procurement Services | For Procurement Policy-related questions, try using the NIC Chat Bot, Procurement’s 24/7 AI assistant, which helps provide fast, accurate answers to all your Procurement Services questions. To use the NIC Chat Bot, visit the Procurement website and click on the NIC Chat Bot icon located on the bottom right of the home page |
Travel
| Travel Booking: Airfare | Airfare class and university booking guidelines |
| Travel Booking – CTP | Collegiate Travel Planners Booking Information and Support Resources |
| CTP Requirements FAQ | FAQs regarding CTP (Collegiate Travel Planners) |
| Per Diem FAQ | Per Diem guidelines for accurate expense reporting |
Tools
| Emburse Overview | Information and guidelines for navigating Emburse Enterprise |
| Obtaining Copies of Concur Reports | A step-by-step process on how to view and produce a PDF copy of past Concur reports |
| Emburse Enterprise: Tableau Reports | Emburse Enterprise reporting data resources. |
| Business Purpose Guide | A Step-by-Step Guide to provide a clear, acceptable business purpose for Faculty/Staff submitting an expense |
| SSC Receipt Resource Page | Examples of receipts that comply with the University of Michigan’s requirements |
How-To
| Travel & Expense Knowledgebase | Knowledge Base Articles for booking business travel and requesting expense reimbursements |
| Expense Reporting – Policy Basics | Guidelines for preparing, submitting, and managing expense reports for university-related business, travel, and hosting activities |
| Expense Report Tip Sheet | Guidelines for submitting valid information for accurate expense report completion |
| How to Submit eForm & Template | A step-by-step guide on how to complete a TDx ticket request (eForm or Template) if you submit to Travel and Expense for Processing |
| How to Approve Your Completed Expense Report | Guidance for approving a completed expense report in Emburse Enterprise |
| Favorite the T&E eForm for quick and easy access | Instructions for making the TE eForm a favorite link in the SSC Client Portal |