The primary purpose of Travel Services is to ensure a timely and accurate processing of allowable travel and entertainment expenses for university faculty, staff and students. Travel Services, with the help of Chrome River Software provides guidelines for expense reporting following the State of Idaho Travel Polices and better business practices.

A Pre-Approval Report must be submitted and approved prior to the departure and expenses are incurred. Travel approvals are documented through the use of Pre-Approvals in Chrome River. Supervisors are required to approval all travel.

Please note: Under current COVID-19 travel restrictions requiring Vice President or Dean approval: If supervisors are not Vice Presidents or Deans, they are expected to be only acting with VP or Dean authority to approve travel.

All travelers are requested to sign up for direct deposit to ensure their reimbursements are processed in the most efficient and cost effective manner. Sign up for Direct Deposit.