Travel
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Office of Global Safety lends support for travel-embedded courses
Working across every continent and time zone, the Vanderbilt Office of Global Safety could be called the office that never sleeps. The office works to ensure the health, safety and well-being of all Vanderbilt students, faculty and staff as they travel beyond the borders of Davidson County. Read MoreMar 8, 2023
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Office of Global Safety shares CDC guidance for travelers returning to U.S.
Prior to the start of the winter break, the Office of Global Safety has shared guidance from the CDC for travelers returning to the U.S. Vanderbilt community members who will travel abroad during the winter break should familiarize themselves with these procedures. Read MoreDec 14, 2021
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Travel awareness regarding E.U. entry restrictions
On Monday, the European Union recommended that its 27 member states reimpose travel restrictions on travelers coming from the United States. The guidance is non-binding and up to each member state to decide which restrictions to impose. At this time, the… Read MoreSep 1, 2021
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Vanderbilt increases travel per diem rate
Vanderbilt University's per diem rate for meals, snacks, room service and tips for an entire day incurred while traveling will increase to $59, effective Sept. 1. Read MoreAug 29, 2021
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Vanderbilt travelers reminded to book through Concur, World Travel Service
As domestic and international travel resumes at this stage of the COVID-19 pandemic, Vanderbilt University employees are reminded to book their travel through the Concur online booking tool or directly with World Travel Service. Vanderbilt employees must use Concur or WTS to book business travel. Read MoreJun 28, 2021
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2021 summer session details announced
Vanderbilt University has announced details about summer session, including information about online courses, experiential learning and in-person research, and residential housing. Read MoreMar 12, 2021
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For faculty, staff, grad and professional students and postdocs: Update on travel policies
Due to the recent presidential proclamation on international travel, Vanderbilt is reminding faculty, staff, graduate and professional students and postdoctoral scholars of the university's existing policies, and also providing some updates for community members to continue being proactive in their COVID-19 prevention measures. Read MoreMar 12, 2020
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Independence Bowl travel packages available
Vanderbilt Athletics is offering two travel packages to the Camping World Independence Bowl. A charter flight will be offered with roundtrip airfare from Nashville to Shreveport, as well as a hotel-only package. Read MoreDec 16, 2016
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Finance reminders, deadlines for upcoming Winter Break
Review these deadlines to make sure all of your check requests, expense reports, eProcurement and other Finance-related needs are covered over the holiday break. Read MoreDec 14, 2016
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Reminder: Per diem becomes travel expense reimbursement option July 1
Beginning July 1, faculty and staff traveling on Vanderbilt University business may file meal expenses using a per diem rate. Read MoreJun 29, 2016
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Per diem charges will be travel expense option starting July 1
Faculty and staff traveling on Vanderbilt University business after July 1 may opt to use a per diem rate to file expenses for meals. Read MoreJun 15, 2016
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University faculty, staff may now expense Airbnb in Concur
University faculty and staff will be able to choose Airbnb as a lodging option for expense reimbursement in Concur, effective immediately. Read MoreApr 27, 2016
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Learn tips, options for less expensive travel Nov. 12
Learn tips and options for less expensive travel Nov. 12. Read MoreOct 23, 2015
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New travel agency sets get-acquainted sessions before Oct. 30 switch
World Travel Service will hold meet-and-greet sessions Tuesday, Oct. 27, in Light Hall and Sarratt Cinema, just prior to taking over as Vanderbilt’s new travel agency next Friday. Read MoreOct 21, 2015
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Travel program transitions to new agency Oct. 30
Vanderbilt’s travel program will change to its new agency, World Travel Service, on Oct. 30. Read MoreSep 30, 2015
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Vanderbilt chooses new travel agency
Industry leader World Travel will become Vanderbilt's new travel agency this fall. Read MoreSep 14, 2015
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Search is on for new travel agency to partner with Concur
Vanderbilt is conducting a search for a new travel agency that will provide top-level customer service to faculty, staff and students. Read MoreAug 5, 2015
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Employee reimbursement process moves to Concur Jan. 1
Starting Jan. 1, all employee reimbursements will be done through Concur. Read MoreDec 8, 2014
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New Concur interface to debut with the new year
Concur, Vanderbilt’s online travel and expense system, will unveil a new look in January 2015. Read MoreDec 5, 2014
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Vanderbilt Travel helps staffer in Tel Aviv
During a July trip to Tel Aviv, Vanderbilt Travel reached out to the Owen School's Kim Killingsworth to see if she was safe. Read MoreJul 24, 2014