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USI campus to reopen, classes resume, January 28

Change is never easy, and we know this is a challenging time as you navigate recent announcements affecting programs and operations at Oakland City University. We want you to know that your educational journey doesn’t have to pause.

At the University of Southern Indiana, we are fully committed to helping you transition seamlessly so you can stay on track with your education journey. We’ve designed this dedicated page specifically for you to explore our programs, access resources, learn about credit transfers and continue your education with minimal interruption.

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Employee Travel

Travel Procurement

Funded Travel

Unfunded Travel

Cancellations/Changes

  1. Request a TCard 
    • After the request is made, it takes 3 to 4 business days to receive the TCard
  2. Gather trip details (e.g., costs estimates, event info, funding sources) 
  3. Submit a Pre-Approval (PA) in Emburse
    • Required for TCard use and/or to request reimbursement
    • Submit at least one to two weeks before the trip departure date
  4. Book Travel
  5. Submit an Expense Report (ER) in Emburse
    • Within 2 weeks of TCard use to reconcile purchases (e.g., airfare, registration)
    • Within 2 weeks after trip ends to reconcile purchases/request reimbursement (e.g., lodging, Per Diem, mileage)

Not receiving/requesting funds from USI?

  • No Pre-Approval needed
  • Email your Chair/Dean/Supervisor to document the business trip for worker's comp purposes

Email Travel.USI@usi.edu to let Travel know your trip has changes and/or has been canceled

Additional Steps for Canceled Trips:

  • Cancel purchases (e.g., airfare, registration) and when possible, request a refund
  • Cancel all other reservations (e.g., hotel, vehicle rental) and obtain cancelation numbers

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Travel Procurement

(812) 465-1058