Graduate Student Travel

Travel Authorizations

All students must have an approved travel authorization before:

  • Doing any travel on behalf of Western. This includes non-thesis related travel. 
  • Purchasing items related to travel, such as airfare, lodging, conference registration, etc. 

If you have upcoming travel, please complete the following steps: 

  1. Fill out this MS Form with your travel information: Grad Travel Form 
  2. Once you have completed the form, please schedule a travel meeting with Kate Blizzard to complete the travel authorization process. 

Reimbursements

Students have 60 days from the date of travel to get reimbursed for travel expenses. After 60 days, the reimbursement becomes taxable income, and they will not receive the entire reimbursement.