Travel

It is the policy of the University that all reasonable and necessary expenses for official travel incurred by University employees are reimbursed according to the laws of the State of Mississippi.

Please visit the links below for Travel guidelines

 

NOTE: 

Effective May 17, 2022 – The COVID-19 Emergency travel waiver is no longer required.

For the latest information concerning travel restrictions related to COVID-19, please visit the UM Coronavirus website. Additionally, it is the traveler’s responsibility to check for travel alerts and warnings.

 

 

Airline Travel Policy
Choosing Transportation
International Travel Policy	International Travel Approval Form– Updated 11/11/2021 Note:- CDW/LDW insurance must be purchased when renting a vehicle for international travel.
Lodging Policy
Meal Reimbursement Policy	High-Cost Meal List – Effective 10/01/2022 – 09/30-2023 All areas in Mississippi are $46/day except for Oxford ($51), Southaven ($51), and Starkville ($51). High-Cost Meal List – Effective 10/01/2021 – 09/30-2022 High-Cost Meal List – Effective 10/01/2020 – 09/30-2021 High-Cost Meal List – Effective 10/01/2019 – 09/30-2020
Private Vehicle Policy	One way Mileage from Oxford How to Calculate Mileage – If trip destination is not listed on the One Way Mileage page, use Google Maps to determine the most direct, practical route. Rental VS Personal Car Expense Calculator Effective 1/1/2023 Mileage Rate – $0.655 (Sixty-five and One-Half Cents) 7/1/2022 to 12/31/2022 Mileage Rate – $0.625 (Sixty-two and One-Half Cents) 1/1/2022 to 6/30/2022 Mileage Rate – $0.585 (Fifty-Eight and One-Half Cents) 2021 Mileage Rate – $0.56 (Fifty-Six Cents) 2020 Mileage Rate – $0.575 (Fifty-Seven and one-Half Cents)
Rental Car Policy	Note:- CDW/LDW insurance must be purchased when renting a vehicle for international travel.  In-State Contract Rental Car Contracts Out-of-State Contract Rental Car Contracts
State Travel Agency Policy	State Contracted Travel Agencies
Student Group Travel Policy
Travel Advance Policy
Travel Authorization Policy	Travel Authorization Form International Travel Approval Form– Updated 11/11/2021
Travel Reimbursement Policy	Travel Reimbursement Forms
View your personal travel on line with your Web ID
Waiver Request Policy	Waiver Request Form

Travel Policies