This page compiles information on University policies related to financial management of travel expenses. The University Policy on Business Travel Expenses (.pdf) is the main University policy regarding business travel expenses.
In some cases, your campus may have additional policies beyond those contained in the main University policies. For details on campus policies, please follow the links below.
Law Center Policies: For information on Law Center travel expense policies, contact Norma Laughrige at 202-662-9042 or laughrin@law.georgetown.edu.
Georgetown has discontinued the use of American Express Corporate Cards for faculty and staff. Employees may apply for a Procurement Card with travel and entertainment privileges.
For policies on the use of a Georgetown-issued Procurement Card, consult the ProCard policy manual (.pdf).
In order to receive reimbursements for travel expenses, employees need to complete the General Payroll Form. In order to properly complete the form, be sure to retain documentation of all expenses in the form of receipts whenever possible.
Georgetown University’s official travel agency, Anthony Travel, allows for direct billing to departmental budgets, simplifying paperwork. It can also sometimes obtain special business rates.
Consult the Policy on Business Travel Expenses for the University policy on vehicle rentals. Any student driving a van for University-related purposes must first complete the Office of Risk Management’s van training program.
According to Office of Risk Management policy, no 15-passenger vans may be rented for University business for any reason.
Domestic rental car insurance may be declined if the vehicle is rented with a Georgetown Procurement Card. In general, international car rentals should be made in the University’s name and insurance should be purchased from the rental provider. Please consult Risk Management’s vehicle use page for further details.
