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Travel

Travel

Quick Refernce Guides (QRGs) and Checklists for Paper Travel Claims 

  • ÂãÁÄÖ±²¥ Travel Policy
  • Travel Claim Documentation Checklist 
  • QRG - Mileage Only 
  • QRG - Conference - In State 
  • QRG - Route Travel Claim in Adobe Sign 

Mileage Reimbursement Rates for Calendar Year 2025

  • Business Travel: $0.70 per mile
  • Moving and Relocation: $0.21 per mile

The ÂãÁÄÖ±²¥ will adhere to IRS guidelines for standard mileage rates for business travel occurring on or after January 1, 2025. Please refer to the CSU for additional details. 

Open Lab

Open Lab for paper travel claims allows Campus Customers to ask questions and get answers from the Travel Team in real-time. Campus Customers can come in and out of the Open Lab as their schedule permits. 

Open Labs are on Wednesday from 10:00 am to 11:00 am.

New Location Based Per Diem Rates Effective 10/1/24

The General Services Administration (GSA) updated the location-based per diem rates on its website, effective October 1, 2024.

What is per diem?

Per diem is the allowance for meals and incidentals while you are traveling on CSU business for more than a 24-hour period.

What This Means for You

The Travel Claim—Employees and Students has been updated with a link to the current GSA website. When you travel and claim location-based per diem (and/or incidentals), it is important that you select the fiscal year that aligns with your travel claim.

Quick Reference Guide (QRG) for 24-25 Location-Based Per Diem






Real ID Act Deadline is Coming!

The deadline to obtain a Real ID is May 7, 2025. U.S. travelers must be REAL ID compliant to board domestic flights and access certain federal facilities.

Click to learn more about Real ID. 
Real ID

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BAKERSFIELD HOTELS

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8227 Brimhall Road
Bakersfield, CA 93312
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Home2Suites

FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON

5101 California Avenue 
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 325-9700



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HOMEWOOD SUITES BY HILTON

1505 Mill Rock Way
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 664-0400



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OXFORD SUITES

1651 W Avenue K
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 874-1063

Oxford Suites

TownePlace Suites by Marriott

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Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 723-6709
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TRAVEL AGENCIES

UNIGLOBE GOLDEN EMPIRE TRAVEL

9201 Camino Media #220
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 323-1213 or (800) 658-6869
Uniglobe

CAR RENTAL COMPANIES

ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR

(661) 326-0056, press *

Concur: provide your 4-digit request ID number
Charge request: provide your 5-digit request ID number

CSU Rate Sheet

Enterprise Business Rental Program Update Memo - 01/19/2023

Enterprise

CERTIFIED LEASING - JIM BURKE FORD

(661) 328-3681

Concur: provide your 4-digit request ID number
Charge request: provide your 5-digit request ID number

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Where do I find the travel expense claim and travel advance forms?

  • Staff & Faculty who are using Concur should submit all Stateside/BKCMP travel paperwork in the Concur Travel System.
  • Guests & student travel for Stateside/BKCMP can be input in Concur by a ÂãÁÄÖ±²¥ employee.
  • Travel for any schools/departments not using Concur and all auxiliary-funded travel (ASI, Foundation/University Advancement, SPA/grants, STU/SEI) should be submitted using the forms on the .

When are Travel Claims due?

  • Any unused money from a Travel Advance must be deposited at the Cashier's Office (crediting the same chartfield the Travel Advance was charged to) within 30 days of the end of travel. Attach a copy of the receipt to your Expense Claim in Concur. (Advances are granted only for hardship cases.)
  • All other travel claims should be submitted and approved in Concur within 30 days of the end of travel per ÂãÁÄÖ±²¥ policy. In extreme circumstances, an extension may be granted, but per CSU policy, all claims must be completed within 60 days of the end of travel. Any claims submitted after the 60 day deadline is considered by the IRS to be taxable income and will be reported to the Payroll Department for inclusion on the employee's W-2.

What happens if a Faculty or staff pays for their conference fee, how will they get reimbursed?

  • Conferences should be paid on ÂãÁÄÖ±²¥ ProCards.
  • Travelers who pay for their conference and/or travel expenses instead of using the options provided by ÂãÁÄÖ±²¥ (ProCards for conferences, Concur Travel and Uniglobe for airfare) will be reimbursed when they submit their travel expense claim after travel ends.

Are there any special requirements for traveling out of the country?

  • All International travel needs to be signed by the the Provost (Academic departments only), the President, and Risk Management (to coordinate international travel insurance).
  • International travel requests must include the for the country/countries.
  • Go to the Concur homepage for more information.

How do I book a flight, hotel or car rental?

  • All travelers must obtain preapproval in 1 of 3 ways before booking travel:
    • Concur Travel Request
    • Travel Authorization Request Form
    • Charge Request
  • Airfare may then be purchased in Concur or made with Uniglobe (provide them with the 4-digit Concur Request reference number).
  • Hotel reservations may be made in Concur and charged to the traveler's credit card.
  • All car rentals should be made by calling the local car rental agency (Enterprise or Certified) and providing them with the 4-digit Concur Request reference number.
  • Every traveler is responsible for requesting governmental rates and occupancy tax waivers when checking into a California hotel. tax exemption request for CA hotels

How much do I get reimbursed for meals?

  • Effective 1/1/2024, the CSU reimburses for meals on a per diem basis based on the travel destination. (Exception: guests are paid a flat $59 per day.)

What happens if I do not complete my travel claim in a timely manner?

CSU Policy stipulates that any travel claims received more than 60 days after the end of travel are taxable, and the amount will be added to the traveler's W-2.

CONTACT US

Email: travel@csub.edu

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