Important considerations for University related travel; complying with updated directive

More and more, plans are allowing for the inclusion of travel. Faculty, staff and students are asked to review the University’s updated High-Risk Travel Policy that remains in effect since it was issued in March of 2020.   

The Health and Safety Directive: High-Risk Travel for U.S.-based (domestic) and international travel has been recently revised.

How to Maintain Compliance with Policy and Directive

For Domestic Travel

Domestic travel no longer requires a mission-essential review from departments, however the following protocols are in effect for faculty and staff undertaking University related domestic travel:

• Gain approval by the applicable budget holder (e.g. primary investigator, department chair, etc.) prior to incurring any expenses or commencing travel. 
• Once approved, a complete itinerary must be submitted no later than 10 days prior to travel to clemsontravel@clemson.edu.
• Comply with travel booking directives issued by the Division of Finance and Operations if your travel involves air travel. 
• Use the Travel Booking Tool.
  • Review ‘Exceptions to Using the Booking Tool.’ 
  • Refer to the Travel Booking Process for more information.

For International Travel

International travel restrictions have been relaxed, however the following protocols are in effect for faculty and staff undertaking University related international travel:

• The University’s regulatory obligations require the adoption of an extensive approval process for international travel. Prior to booking work-related international travel, employees are asked to carefully review the Health and Safety Directive: High-Risk Travel.
• Gain preapproval via the Authorization for Official International Travel form prior to incurring any expenses or commencing travel.

• Once approved, a complete itinerary must be submitted no later than 10 days prior to travel to oge@clemson.edu.
• Comply with travel booking directives issued by the Division of Finance and Operations if your travel involves air travel. 
• Use the Travel Booking Tool.
  • Review ‘Exceptions to Using the Booking Tool.’ 
  • Refer to the Travel Booking Process for more information.