TSA agents will be required to enforce the REAL ID standards for traveler identification beginning on May 7, 2025. Learn more about the change and how to check your readiness here.
University of Colorado employees and students are invited to receive instant Marriott Bonvoy™ Silver Elite status and benefits. Register by December 31, 2025, to enjoy this exclusive offer.
Southwest Airlines is pleased to again offer CU travelers an opportunity to earn Rapid Rewards bonus points when booking upcoming travel. For any business travel that is booked and flown between January 15 and April 15 with Southwest Airlines, travelers can earn up to 30,000 bonus rewards! Learn more about the promotion and how to register here.
With the passing of Senate Bill 24-184, Colorado is now charging an additional $3.00 per day on motor vehicle daily rentals, bringing the total of state fees to $5.23 per day.
Employees who request or approve cash advances for official university travel will be required to complete a dedicated cash advance training effective January 15, 2025. The course CU: Requesting Cash Advances for Travel covers essential policies and procedures for requesting a cash advance, along with the responsibilities for obtaining and reconciling these funds.
There has been an increase in expense reimbursement submissions where the receipt for payment to a “driver” was from a third-party platform like Venmo or Square Payment Processing, rather than Lyft or Uber. Payments directly to individuals are not allowable on a Travel Card nor through personal reimbursement. When utilizing Uber or Lyft rideshare, insist on paying your driver through the app – never cancel and pay the driver directly.
Now through February 28, 2025, Avis Preferred members can earn free rental days! All you have to do is rent twice, for a minimum of 2 days, in an intermediate car class or above. When renting for business, book through Concur. Be sure your Avis Preferred Number is included in your Concur profile prior to booking.
