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Travel

Whether you are traveling to Durham or Dubai, the University Travel Team can help you prepare for your next business trip.

We ensure that all university travel expenditures comply with state, federal and university policies and procedures, while serving the unique needs of university faculty, staff, students, and guests.

The Travel Manual

The Travel Manual explains university policies and guidelines regarding expenses and reimbursement for travel on official state business.

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2026 Travel Manual Updates

We invite you to watch the Travel Manual Updates video, which goes over the latest updates that have taken place in the Travel Manual.

Travel Center

The Travel Center is the hub of all travel authorization and reimbursement activities.  Authorizations, reimbursements, approvals and inquiries take place within the Travel Center.

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International Traveler’s Toolkit

This comprehensive resource facilitates international travel and provides access to NC State resources in one streamlined document. This toolkit is for faculty and staff traveling abroad for university-related business and ensures compliance with university and federal standards.

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State Term Contract Vehicle Rentals

Need a vehicle for university business?

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Conference and Meeting Expenses

This guide provides relevant policies and procedures for external, internal and virtual conferences and meeting expenses.

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Spending Guidelines

Spending guidelines help faculty and staff carry out the university’s mission effectively while following fiscally wise, politically sound, and legal spending practices. 

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