COVID19 Guidelines

University-Sponsored Travel

Based on CDC guidance, all university-sponsored travel originating on or after January 1, 2021 must be approved in advance in accordance with the following protocol. Travel is sponsored by the university when the purpose of the travel is to represent the university or further the university’s interests, which includes attendance at conferences and workshops.

Any requested travel itinerary that includes a common carrier (plane, train, bus, or shared shuttle) will only be approved if:

• the travel is deemed essential by the Vice President of the division in which the traveler works, and
• the nature of employment or educational program accommodates telecommuting for 14 days upon return
• Any requested travel itinerary not requiring a common carrier will follow the standard (pre-COVID) approval process.
• Upon return from any trip that included a common carrier, the traveler will telecommute for 14 days upon return.
• Upon return from the trip (regardless of mode of travel) the traveler must monitor potential symptoms or exposures and follow all University COVID-19 Protocols.

Employees - Personal/Convenience Travel

• An employee’s supervisor must approve vacation requests in advance.
• Employees should notify their supervisor of plans to travel domestically via common carrier or personal conveyance to destinations under travel advisories so the university may determine whether the employee is required to self-isolate after returning to the employee’s domicile and before returning to work.
• Any international travel requires 14 days of self-isolation after returning to the employee’s domicile and before reporting to work.
• Prior to travel that requires self-isolation upon returning to the employee’s domicile, an employee must secure pre-approval for leave or telecommuting during the period of self-isolation.
• Domestic travel is subject to any CDC COVID advisory or state and local travel restrictions.