UC Berkeley’s travel planning system is ConnexUC (Link to ConnexUC system(link is external)) and is available for use by all faculty, staff, and students.
- If you have not used ConnexUC, start with these instructions for setting up your profile: Profile Setup Link(link is external)
- If you are planning travel, please start here to understand your options and responsibilities: How to book a trip(link is external)
- Key points of the travel policy can be found here: UC Berkeley Travel Policy(link is external)
- Click to view the BSE Travel Training(link is external) document
To reduce personal spending up-front on travel:
- The Direct Bill option allows airfare to be charged directly to UC Berkeley, more information here: https://travel.berkeley.edu/faq/direct-bill-charge-airfare-directly-uc(link is external)
- Travel cash advances can be provided in advance if needed, also via ConnexUC, information can be found here: https://travel.berkeley.edu/book-trip/travel-cash-advance(link is external)
For information on Dependent Travel and Dependent Care Travel Guidelines, please see: Dependent-related Travel Information(link is external)
If your travel is concluded and you are requesting reimbursement, remember that you will submit ONE reimbursement request per trip. Faculty, staff, and student employees directly enter all reimbursement requests into UC Berkeley’s Reimbursement System (Reimbursement system link(link is external)).
Key requirements for reimbursement requests:
- In order to make your request you will need the following information. If you need assistance with this, check with your manager or contact the Business Services Office via email at BSE_BusinessOffice@berkeley.edu(link sends e-mail)
- Business justification
- Chartstring
- Approver
- All reimbursement requests must be submitted as soon as possible and no more than 45 days after completion of travel
- All expenses $75 or above require receipts/documentation (link to further information regarding documentation/receipt requirements(link is external))