SAN DIEGO CITY COLLEGE
PRE-AUTHORIZATION FOR TRAVEL OR ABSENCE FROM CAMPUS
INSTRUCTIONS: Please complete this form PRIOR to travel and BEFORE any funds are spent. Once you have received permission to travel, you may
complete the online Travel Authorization. All reimbursements will be made upon submission of the online Travel Expense Form following the trip with all
receipts attached. Complete this form in its entirety. If you are requesting an advance, please enter the amount in the ADVANCE REQUESTED section.
D. Destination City & State _____________________________________________________________________________________
E. Date Conference/ Event Begins ___________ Ends __________ / Time Begins __________ Time Ends ____________
F. Departure Date _____________ Return Date ____________ / Departure Time ____________ Return Time ______________
G. Brief Description & Reason for Trip ___________________________________________________________________________
H. If the Travel is to be reimbursed from sources other than SDCCD Funds, indicate source (ex. Grant, Conference, Personal):
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
ESTIMATED FUNDS REQUESTED
A. LODGING & MEALS Single Room Rate & Meals. Meals are based on your departure and arrival time.
Traveler to Pay (Reimbursable) Check Request to Vendor (Complete Online Once Approved)
NIGHTS:
___________ Nights @ $__________
$______________
MEALS: Breakfast ($10) ___________ Lunch ($15) ___________ Dinner ($21) ___________
$______________
B. TRANSPORTATION:
Traveler to Pay (Reimbursable) Check Request to Vendor (Complete Online Once Approved)
Airplane Car Rental Bus/Van Car, Estimated Miles (D.O.T.) ___________ @ $0.58per mile $______________
If driving, driver’s name & passengers: _____________________________________________________
Please reference San Diego Community College District Policy AP 6310.1 for detailed information on the travel
policies and procedures. Click Here for more information.
C. REGISTRATION:
Traveler to Pay (Reimbursable) Check Request to Vendor (Complete Online Once Approved) No Registration
$______________
D. MISCELLANEOUS:
Traveler to Pay (Reimbursable) Check Request to Vendor (Complete Online Once Approved)
List all other expenses (ex. car rental, taxi, etc. Receipts required for items over $5.00):
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E. SUBTRACT: Meals included in registration fees:
Full Breakfast ($10) ___________ Lunch ($15) ___________ Dinner ($21) ___________
($_____________)
TOTAL ESTIMATED COSTS*
$_____________
FORM COMPLETED BY (TYPE NAME): _______________________________
ADVANCE REQUESTED: $______________
CHARGE TO:
Line 1: FD _______ Dept ________ Prod ___________ Obj ________ Amount $___________ Bud. Mgr. Sign __________________
Line 2: FD _______ Dept ________ Prod ___________ Obj ________ Amount $___________ Bud. Mgr. Sign ___________________
Traveler’s signature indicates that he/she is aware of the travel policies of San Diego City College and understands that this authorization is granted
subject to conformity with said policies. To the best of traveler’s knowledge, costs reflect the most economical and efficient means of travel.
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Date
Signature of Traveler**
Traveler Printed Name
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Approved by Department Chair (FACULTY ONLY)
Rev. 02-2019
TRAVELER & TRIP INFORMATION
A. Traveler’s Name (type last name, first name, middle name) ___________________________________________ Traveler’s EID# ______________
B. Department ___________________________ Position Title ____________________________ Contract Adjunct
C. Organization Hosting Event _____________________________ Work Ext.________________ Substitute Needed? Yes No
***Travel must be considered with Education Code 87032 & District Policy 8960.2 as revised.
APPROVED
Yes No
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Department Chair Printed Name (FACULTY ONLY)
Yes No
Yes
No
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Dean / Program Manager / Supervisor Signature
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Dean / Program Manager / Supervisor Printed Name
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Date
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Travel Committee Signature (IF APPLICABLE)
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Date
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QUICK CHECKLIST
Complete this digital form completely and correctly (do not handwrite)
Clearly indicate if an advance is requested (Advance may not include lodging or airfare)
Include Account Numbers with corresponding amounts
Once you are approved, you may go online and complete the TA & TR at myportal.sdccd.edu
Attach ALL SUPPORT DOCUMENTS including but not limited to:
Hotel confirmation
Airline itinerary & receipt
Conference or Event registration
Agenda/itinerary for Conference or Event
Any & all receipts relevant to travel
Total mileage and route details
MapQuest printouts (Actual map not needed ONLY ROUTES are necessary)
PLEASE NOTE: The College will only reimburse the most economical means of travel.
Obtain ALL required signatures:
Traveler, Sign, Print, Date
Budget Manger, Sign, Print, Date on all account information lines
Faculty Chair (if applicable), Direct Supervisor, Sign, Print, Date
Dean, Program manager, or Supervisor, Sign, Print, Date
Travel Committee (If applicable) & Business Services, Sign, Print, Date
PLEASE NOTE: Keep all forms together when obtaining signatures
This form must be approved and the online Travel Authorization must be completed at least 4 weeks PRIOR to
travel. There must be enough time to obtain signatures and allow Accounts Payable to process payment requests.
PRE-AUTHORIZATION FOR TRAVEL INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 1: COMPLETE TRAVELER & TRIP INFORMATION:
Traveler’s name
If employee is traveling with students, include a list of students
Traveler’s EID#, Department, Position, and indicate contract or adjunct faculty
Destination City & State
Departure & Return Date
PLEASE NOTE: If you are flying, you are allowed a 2 hour grace period before your flight time and a 1 hour grace
period after your arrival time.
Departure & Return Time
Date Conference/Convention Begins & Ends
Time Conference/Convention Begins & Ends
Brief Description & Reason for Trip
If expenses are to be paid by a source other than the District, indicate source. Some examples are:
o Grant funding
o Conference paying for travel or lodging
o Your personal funds
STEP 2: ESTIMATE LODGING COSTS BY COMPLETING THE SINGLE ROOM RATE & MEALS SECTION:
Complete Single Room Rate & Meals Section for lodging expenses
Indicate the payment method, either (please see page 2):
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Traveler to Pay: You are using personal funds to cover the cost, you will provide an itemized
receipt for all expenses, and you will be reimbursed after the trip is complete
o Voucher: You are requesting a physical check to pay for the hotel fees, the check will be issued
to the hotel (not the traveler), and a completed payment request must be completed online for
the hotel
If paying with a check, determine if the hotel has been set up as a vendor by searching for the hotel
name and location in the PeopleSoft.
If hotel vendor is in PeopleSoft, submit the Online Payment Request
If the hotel vendor is not in PeopleSoft, add the hotel as a supplier using PeopleSoft and request a
signed W-9 from the vendor.
Indicate the number of nights & the per night room rate
Calculate the number of meals if applicable.
You are only able to claim meals if you are travling for a full-day from 8am-5pm. Please see
SDCCD AP 6310.1 for more information. Meals are based on your departure and arrival times:
STEP 3: ESTIMATE TRANSPORTATION COSTS:
Indicate the payment method, either:
o Traveler to Pay: You are using personal funds to cover the cost, you will provide an itemized
receipt for all expenses, and you will be reimbursed after the trip is complete
o Voucher: You are requesting a physical check to pay for the travel fees, the check will be issued
to the vendor (not the traveler), and a completed payment request must be completed online for
the vendor. This must be requested at least 2 weeks in advance after the TA is approved.
Indicate type of travel, either airplane, rental car, bus/van, or personal vehicle
If driving private vehicle, this means that you are driving your personal vehicle. Please specify the estimated
miles you expect to drive, attach estimated routes with mileage, and list the driver’s name and passenger names.
PLEASE NOTE: You can claim mileage to and from the airport.
PLEASE NOTE: If registration fee is paid, you can include in-district mileage on this form with support documents
Rental car must be approved in advance by budget manager and included in the miscellaneous section.
STEP 4: ESTIMATE REGISTRATION COSTS:
Indicate the payment method, either:
o Traveler to Pay: You are using personal funds to cover the cost, you will provide an itemized
receipt for all expenses, and you will be reimbursed after the trip is complete
o Voucher: You are requesting a physical check to pay for the registration fees, the check will be
issued to the vendor. A completed payment request must completed online. If the traveler pays
for the registration fees in advance using personal funds, a check request can be submitted with
a payment receipt to reimburse the traveler for registration expenses.
STEP 5: ESTIMATE MISCELLANEOUS COSTS:
List any other anticipated expenses, such as taxi or shuttle fare, parking, etc.
STEP
6: INDICATE ANY MEALS PROVIDED BY THE REGISTRATION FEE TO BE SUBTRACTED
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STEP 7: INCLUDE ADVANCE REQUESTED AMOUNT (IF APPLICABLE) (Advance may not include lodging or
airfare as these are paid either by the traveler and reimbursed upon return OR using a payment request online)
STEP 8: INCLUDE ACCURATE ACCOUNT INFORMATION WITH AMOUNTS (CAN BE COMPLETED BY SIGNERS)
If charging more than one Account, indicate the dollar amount by each account. (Total dollar amount for
each account must equal the “Total Estimated Costs” listed on the form).
STEP 9: ATTACH SUPPORT DOCUMENTS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
Hotel confirmation
Airline itinerary & receipt
Conference or Event registration
Agenda/itinerary for Conference or Event
Any & all receipts relevant to travel
Total mileage and route details if Out-of-District
MapQuest printouts (Actual map not needed ONLY ROUTES are necessary)
PLEASE NOTE: The College will only reimburse the most economical means of travel.
PLEASE NOTE: If a registration fee is paid, In-District mileage can also be included on this form.
STEP 10: TRAVELER SIGN, PRINT, AND DATE FORM
STEP 12: (IF APPLICABLE) DEPARTMENT CHAIR SIGN, PRINT, AND DATE FORM (FACULTY ONLY)
STEP 11: BUDGET MANAGER SIGN, PRINT, AND DATE FORM & ANY OTHER AUTHORIZED SIGNATURES
Obtain signature(s) from the budget manager(s) to which travel expenses will be charged.
STEP 15: ONCE FORM IS APPROVED BY ALL PARTIES, SEND BACK TO THE TRAVELER
Ensure that funds are available BEFORE submitting request for approval
STEP 13: DEAN, PROGRAM MANAGER, OR SUPERVISOR SIGN, PRINT, AND DATE FORM
STEP 14: (IF APPLICABLE) CITY TRAVEL COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVE SIGN, PRINT, AND DATE FORM
STEP 14: BUSINESS/ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES SIGN, PRINT, AND DATE FORM
STEP 16: TRAVELER SHOULD SCAN & ATTACH COPY OF FORM TO ONLINE AUTHORIZATION AND PAYMENT
REQUESTS. TRAVELER SHOULD KEEP A COPY FOR THEIR RECORDS.
requesting no reimbursements, keep the Pre-Authorization for travel within the
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PRE-AUTHORIZATION FOR TRAVEL OR ABSENCE
FROM CAMPUS GUIDELINES
PURPOSE
This form is submitted to request prior approval:
To conduct official College business outside of San Diego County
To use College funds to pay for out-of-district travel expense
To ensure that the department budget has the funds available to cover the estimated travel costs
To travel in order to attend a convention or conference, to represent the College at a business or professional
meeting, to transact official business of the College, or to carry out professional responsibilities outside
employee’s normal job duties (“in-district”)
PERSONS AUTHORIZED
Personnel entitled to out-of-district travel reimbursement or In-district registration fees include:
Employee (full or part-time)
Student of San Diego City College through the Associated Student Government (ASG)
Members of SDCCD District Board of Trustees
WHEN SHOULD YOU SUBMIT THIS FORM
Submit completed form, with all required signatures:
o Direct Supervisor & Department Chair (if applicable)
o Budget Manager
o Traveler
o Travel Committee (if applicable)
To your Business Services at least (30) WORKING DAYS prior to anticipated departure date The Online
Travel Authorization, Online Payment Request (if applicable) will need to be completed once this form is
approved. Scan & attach this form and the support documentation to all online requests.
An employee who completes an Online Travel Authorization, MUST COMPLETE a online Travel Expense Report
WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS AFTER THE TRIP.
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Any employee who does not submit their Online Travel Expense Report with supporting documents within
10 days after returning from the trip forfeits the right to receive any future advances for one year from the
date of official notification by the Vice President of Administrative Services or designee. Any employee out
of compliance may lose the privelage to travel for College Business.
OTHER RESOURCES
For additional information, please refer to:
SDCCD Travel Policy 6310.1 District Travel
Please present the San Diego Community College District Hotel/Motel Transient Occupancy Waiver
Exemption Claim for Government Agencies Form. This form will waive the sales tax for the room.
o Business/Administrative Services
IMPORTANT NOTES
Travel must be via the most efficient and economical means.
Travel reimbursement is not permitted for special entertainment, tips and gratuities, personal telephone calls,
or any item of a personal nature.
The following expenses are items that are considered to be of a personal nature, and will not be
reimbursed:
o Early Chec
k-in Fees
o Business or first-class upgrades
o Aisle, window seat, or additional legroom fee
o Travel Insurance for domestic and Canadian travel
o Any type of personal preference that is not a required fee
o A seating fee will be considered required if at the time the flight is booked, preferred seating is the only
available option which should be documented by attaching a seat assignment to the payment method
If travel expenses are NOT being funded by the College (personal funds/outside funds) and you are