Travel for UM Employees & Students
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.
If you are employed by The University of Mississippi or a student of The University of Mississippi, please visit the links below for Travel guidelines. If you are not affiliated with the University, please visit Account Payable’s page for Third Party Travel.
Please email travel@olemiss.edu with any questions about employee travel.
Travel Forms are assigned by the traveler’s last name.
Cindi Crocker: A-L
Madison Lorenzo: M-Z
UM Employee Travel Record
View your personal travel online with your Web ID
Travel Guidelines
Choosing Transportation | |
Airline Travel Policy
Airport Parking -This is an optional service benefit for UM employees and is not required for employee travel. |
Instructions for Obtaining Airline Quotes
The University of Mississippi does not advance funds nor reimburse funds for personal flight credits. |
International Travel Policy | International Travel Approval Form
Note:- CDW/LDW insurance must be purchased when renting a vehicle for international travel. |
Lodging Policy | |
Meal Reimbursement Policy | Meal Reimbursement – How to find the rates
MEAL RATES–MAXIMUM DAILY MEAL ALLOWANCE
Effective February 14, 2024, travelers should use the link gsa.gov/travel/plan-book/per-diem-rates to calculate daily meal totals. How the meals are divided for domestic travel will not be used. The maximum daily meal allowance is not to be exceeded. Please note: the domestic travel first and last day travel amounts that are listed on the website must not be exceeded and are calculated at 75% of the daily rate. Standard rate applies for all locations without specified rates and should not be exceeded. Approximate destinations should be clearly indicated on Travel Authorization and Travel Reimbursements for the Travel Team to audit trips accurately.
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Online-Conferences | |
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
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Rental Car Policy | Note:- CDW/LDW insurance must be purchased when renting a vehicle for international travel.
In-State Contract Rental Car Contracts
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State Travel Agency Policy | State Contracted Travel Agencies |
Student Group Travel Policy | |
Travel Advance Policy | |
Travel Authorization Policy | Travel Authorization Form and International Travel Approval Form
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Travel Reimbursement Policy | Travel Reimbursement Forms
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Waiver Request Policy | Pre Travel Waiver Request Form
Post Travel Waiver Request Form
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