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| The primary purpose of a Request for Travel Authorization (RTA) is to approve and authorize employees for UT business travel. |
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| All business related travel requires a RTA, no cost trips included. |
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| Below are detailed instruction for submitting and assigning your RTA. |
PROCESS
- Access the online Request for Travel Authorization REQ
- Complete all basic fields.
- If the request contains funding outside of Division funds please attach the , attach any email or correspondence correspondences confirming use of the outside account and funding amount. This applies to use of chair, professorsipprofessorship, grant, or other department fundings sources.
- Assign the RTA to Division Head. The Division will approve and assign the request to the Finance Office, Patricia Semenov (EID: ps3496).
- The online system does not transfer information to Travel Management Services. Requestor can arrange direct billed travel upon receipt of the Request for Travel Authorization approval email. This contains the VE5/TV numbers needed to book direct billed travel.
- Please forward direct billed airfare itinerary/receipts to Patricia Semenov upon finalized booking.
- Travelers can book/pay directy for airfare without penalty. An itemized paid receipt must be submitted for reimbursement. Travel Airfare Exception Policy
- Airfare Upgrade Request: First/Business Class or Seating Upgrade Purchase Request Form must be submitted via the Travel Management Services site for direct billed and traveler funded purchases. Failure to do so will result in a denial of the direct billed airfare ticket request or airfare purchase reimbursement. Submit a copy of the approval letter with your REQ/Travel Reimbursement Request
- Rental Cars: All car rental reservations are required to be made using one of the five UT Austin contract car vendors, citing the chosen vendor's specific rate identifier code. Follow link for information via the Travel Management site.
- Standard Daily Per Diem rate: $8 Breakfast, $13 Lunch, $30 Dinner = $51/day
- Handbook of Business Procedures - General Travel Rules
- UT Restricted Regions Policy Information
Access the online Request for Travel Authorization REQ
Creating the online REQ: Click on Travel Authorization Request At the top of the request is the REQ number, creator/created information, and status. The REQ number will appear on your home page. All related correspondence will reference the REQ. When the RTA has been approved the REQ will contain the Document ID and RTA Number (VE5/TV)
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