Travel

This Guide Memo outlines policy on travel undertaken for University business. It should be used in conjunction with travel procedural information, resources, and forms, which outline the application of this policy and may be found in the Travel section of the Gateway to Financial Activities website (Fingate).

This Guide Memo describes the University's property and liability insurance coverage.

For information on other insurance coverage, see:

• Business travel accident insurance: Guide Memo 2.3.1: Survivor Benefit Plans.
• University, government, and personal vehicle collision insurance: Guide Memo 8.4.2: Vehicle Use.
• Rental vehicle collision insurance: Guide Memo 5.4.2: Travel Expenses.

This Guide Memo sets forth policies and procedures to facilitate the moving and reassignment of new or current Stanford faculty and staff, where such action is considered to be in the best interests of the University. The policy is designed to give maximum flexibility to schools, departments and other organizational units while assuring compliance with federal and state regulations. The provisions of this policy apply only when an offer of employment is made. Allowances during the recruitment process are at the discretion of the vice president or vice provost for the area making the hiring decision (see Guide Memo 5.4.2: Travel Expenses, section 13).

This Guide Memo outlines policy on reimbursing individuals for expenses incurred on the University's behalf. It should be used in conjunction with travel procedural information, resources, and forms, which outline the application of this policy and may be found on the Reimbursement section of the Gateway to Financial Activities website (Fingate).