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1. Access the online Request for Travel Authorization REQ
2. Complete all basic fields. 
3. If the request contains funding outside of Division funds, attach any email or correspondences confirming use of the outside account and funding amount. This applies to use of chair, professorship, grant, or other department fundings sources.

4.  Assign the RTA to Division Head. The Division will approve and assign the request to the Finance Office, Patricia Semenov (EID: ps3496).

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   The It is important to note that the online system does not transfer information to Travel Management Services.  Requestor You 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.

5. Travelers can book/pay directy for airfare without penalty.  An itemized paid receipt must be submitted for reimbursement.  Travel Airfare Exception Policy
6. 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
7. 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. 
8. Standard Daily Per Diem rate:  $8 Breakfast, $13 Lunch, $30 Dinner = $51/day 
9. Handbook of Business Procedures - General Travel Rules 
10. UT Restricted Regions Policy Information

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Traveler Assistance Information ** The department only provides assistance paying Conference Registration fees.  Traveler must indicate in Request Notes and attach the completed registration form. **   Select – CONTINUE to assign document for approval   Travel Authorization Request: Assign Choose Assignee Assign To:  select UT EID If you do not know the EID select the question mark icon to look it up.   Who do I assign it to? Assign to Division Head Optional – Assign to Area Head or other Account Signer before sending to Division Head. Division Head assign to Patricia Semenov (ps3496)   Assignment Note Provide information to Assignee regarding request.  Are these established funds?  Are you requesting funding and why?  This is where you communicate to your Assignee.   Click – ASSIGN   Once your REQ has been assigned you can track it via the HISTORY tab across the upper end of the REQ or via the homepage.   When the REQ reaches the Finance Office and is Finalized the requester will be notified via the official Request for Travel Authorization email.   HISTORY TAB   Located at the top of the REQ page, the HISTORY tab provides the requester the ability to track the REQ. Upon creation the REQ establishes a date/time stamp each time a person routes the document. Each person who reviews/approves the document can add notes that will appear in the HISTORY. The requester can track the REQ through the approval process and follow up if the REQ has not moved forward.

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