Travel Office
Our goal is to provide exceptional customer service to George Mason University faculty, staff, and students with readily accessible information on all travel expenditure rules and regulations for the Commonwealth of Virginia as well as the University.
- In a timely, accurate, and professional manner
- While adhering to state and institutional expenditure standards
- Efficiently utilizing resources within the structure of the administration
- Using the most effective methods for expediting and providing the very best quality service and support possible for faculty, students and staff
The Travel Policies and Procedures Manual provides comprehensive and detailed guidance for University travelers. The links to the right offer quick references.
Travel Authorizations and Reimbursements.
All travel authorizations and reimbursements (except for team travel) must be processed through Mason's electronic travel resource, the Travel Request System (TRS). Features of the TRS include:
- Mileage and per diem rates are embedded; travel day adjustments are automatic
- Delegate feature - allows a Mason employee to complete travel authorization and reimbursement on behalf of others
- Eliminates duplicate entry for authorizations and reimbursements
Resources
Airline Reservations
Guidance on purchasing air travel and what is needed for reimbursement
Candidate Information
Guidance for faculty candidates and departments hosting cadidates
Enterprise Guide
Details about the State's contract and Trip Calculator
Fly America
When air travel paid on a federal grant
Local Hotels
Securing local accomodations