Certification of Travel Expenses

According to University Financial Policy 1202 regarding Travel, travel expenses must be certified as university business related expenses by the individual who is being reimbursed for the expenses. This certification requirement may be satisfied in several ways.

For University Employees and University of Chicago Students

  • Traveler signs the original Travel Expense Voucher (TEV) Form.
  • Traveler signs a Travel Expense Envelope Form that shows the total amount that is going to be reimbursed. Must be attached to the original TEV.

For Visitors

  • Traveler signs the original Travel Expense Voucher Form.
  • Traveler signs a faxed copy of the Travel Expense Voucher Form that shows the total amount that is going to be reimbursed. The faxed copy must be attached to original TEV before voucher is submitted to the Travel Desk.
  • Traveler signs the Travel Expense Envelope that shows the total amount that is going to be reimbursed. Must be attached to original TEV.
  • Traveler provides a signed memo that indicates the total amount that is going to be reimbursed. Must be attached to original TEV.
  • Traveler provides e-mail document that indicates the total amount that is going to be reimbursed. Must be attached to original TEV.