Navigating the complexities of travel, especially for university-related business, can be challenging. Mississippi State University’s Travel Services is dedicated to providing accurate, dependable, and timely travel services to all MSU personnel. Whether you’re planning domestic or international travel, understanding the latest guidelines and leveraging available resources is crucial for a smooth and efficient trip.
Staying Informed on Travel Regulations
In an ever-changing travel landscape, staying updated on the latest regulations is paramount. Prior to booking and embarking on any trip, it’s essential to review current travel restrictions. Mississippi State University encourages all employees to utilize resources like Sherpa Travel Restrictions to determine applicable guidelines specific to their destination.
For domestic travel within the United States, there are currently no restrictions, and vehicle occupancy limits are lifted. However, for unvaccinated individuals sharing MSU-owned, leased, or rented vehicles, face coverings are expected unless traveling alone. For international travel, it’s imperative to contact the International Institute to understand specific requirements and ensure compliance with all necessary protocols. Furthermore, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website’s Travelers’ Health page remains an invaluable resource for the most up-to-date health requirements and advisories.
Many governments worldwide have implemented varying restrictions, quarantine mandates, and entry requirements in response to global health concerns. It is the individual traveler’s responsibility to be fully informed and prepared. Before your departure, consulting resources such as the CSG US State by State Regulations and CIBT International Travel Resources websites is highly recommended to access current and specific travel regulations for your intended destination.
Comprehensive Travel Services at Mississippi State University
Our primary goal is to offer MSU personnel involved in business-related travel a suite of travel services that are both accurate and reliable. This includes providing assistance with monetary and policy inquiries both before and after travel, managing travel advances and the reimbursement of incurred expenses, and accommodating the unique logistical needs of group and student travel. We are committed to applying university policies and procedures fairly and consistently, while continuously seeking to enhance our services to better meet the evolving needs of university travelers.
Beyond logistical support, we are dedicated to maintaining precise accounting records for all university-related travel expenditures. Through diligent audit functions, we ensure that the recording and reimbursement of these expenses are fully compliant with all applicable state and federal regulations.
Streamlining Travel Processes with Concur
Mississippi State University has strategically partnered with Concur Technologies to provide a streamlined electronic platform for all Travel and Expense processes. Concur serves as the university’s exclusive system for initiating travel requests, making travel reservations, and completing travel expense reports. With faculty, staff, and students traveling on behalf of MSU daily, the Concur electronic solution is designed to eliminate paperwork, simplify complex processes, and significantly reduce reimbursement processing times across all university departments.
Currently, we are in the final stages of migrating all university departments to the Concur platform for domestic travel. Upon completion of this phase, our focus will shift to integrating international travel into Concur, further expanding the efficiency and convenience of our travel services.
For any questions or further assistance, please do not hesitate to Staff Directory or consult our FAQ.
Contact Information:
640 McArthur Hall Mail Stop 9719 Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS 39762
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday
Phone: 662-325-8817
Fax: 662-325-0840
