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Travel & Expense Resource Guide

Find help navigating the ins and outs of the U-M Travel & Expense policies and processes
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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 SPGsPolicy 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 SiteGeneral guidance regarding tax-free reimbursement rules and processes
Procurement ServicesFor 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: AirfareAirfare class and university booking guidelines
Travel Booking – CTPCollegiate Travel Planners Booking Information and Support Resources
CTP Requirements FAQFAQs regarding CTP (Collegiate Travel Planners)
Per Diem FAQPer Diem guidelines for accurate expense reporting

Tools

Emburse OverviewInformation and guidelines for navigating Emburse Enterprise
Obtaining Copies of Concur ReportsA step-by-step process on how to view and produce a PDF copy of past Concur reports
Emburse Enterprise: Tableau ReportsEmburse Enterprise reporting data resources.
Business Purpose GuideA Step-by-Step Guide to provide a clear, acceptable business purpose for Faculty/Staff submitting an expense
SSC Receipt Resource PageExamples of receipts that comply with the University of Michigan’s requirements

How-To

Travel & Expense KnowledgebaseKnowledge Base Articles for booking business travel and requesting expense reimbursements
Expense Reporting – Policy BasicsGuidelines for preparing, submitting, and managing expense reports for university-related business, travel, and hosting activities
Expense Report Tip SheetGuidelines for submitting valid information for accurate expense report completion
How to Submit eForm & TemplateA 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 ReportGuidance for approving a completed expense report in Emburse Enterprise
Favorite the T&E eForm for quick and easy accessInstructions for making the TE eForm a favorite link in the SSC Client Portal
Travel & Expense Resource Guide Forms
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