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Welcome to KU Travel Services

As a One KU office, Travel Services supports university-related travel for all University and Medical Center campuses through its KU Travel Program.
Partnering with Collegiate Travel Planners (CTP), we provide employees with Concur Travel, an online booking tool offering exclusive discounts and seamless integration with CTP's reservation platform and Healix Travel Oracle safety system. Centralizing travel tools, services, training, and policy resources to simplify the travel process.

Who Is CTP and How Do I Contact Them?

Travel Process

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Before Travel

An approved Concur Travel Request (TR) or Workday Spend Authorization (SA) is REQUIRED for all university-related travel outside the state: 14-days prior to domestic and 30-days prior to international travel. After your TR/SA is approved - using either a KU/KUCR P-Card or KUMC BPC card issued to you, or your personal card, utilize Concur Travel, the University’s online travel booking system administered by our travel agency Collegiate Travel Planners (CTP), to book travel. Travel can also be booked directly with CTP as needed.
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During Travel

While traveling - KU employees can utilize their KU/KUCR P-Card to avoid paying out-of-pocket for allowable items like airport parking, hotel and Uber/taxi to & from the hotel/airport. KUMC employees can use their KUMC BPC card to pay for airfare with no personal days and registration fees prior to travel, but must use a personal card for expenses while traveling. If desired, use the Concur (KU) or Workday (KUMC) Mobile app to capture and submit receipt images while on the go for timely processing. P-card/BPC card receipts must be submitted within 5 days of purchase.
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After Travel

After trip completion - Travel expenses should be submitted for reimbursement within 15 days of your return. KU employees submit travel expense info to their assigned SSC or travel processor. They will create a Concur Expense Report for you using your E-Receipts, any additional receipts, and trip documentation you submit to them. KUMC employees or their delegate submit travel expenses in Workday. Out-of-pocket receipts MUST be submitted no later than 60 days after returning so the reimbursement can be processed without being taxable income.

Travel Resources

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Travel Training Library

Step by step travel training videos and guides, as well as a training signup link & request for in-person training.
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Travel FAQs

Get answers to various Travel Policy, Concur Travel system, and CTP travel agency Frequently Asked Questions by category.
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Travel Policy & Procedure

Review KU, KUCR, KUEA, and KUMC travel policies and procedures, including guidance by expense type.

Travel Safety

Healix Sentinel Travel Oracle - What to Expect

KU contracted with Healix International, a Travel Risk Management Service provider, to provide employees and students with assistance in relation to travel risks and emergencies prior to and during university related travel.

Healix Sentinel Travel Oracle Overview Video

A short five minute Healix Sentinel Travel Oracle overview video with download and setup instructions.

Healix Sentinel Travel Oracle App

The Healix Sentinel Travel Oracle App is your ultimate travel safety companion. Travelers are encouraged to download the app to their smart phone to stay up-to-date on their travel destinations and for safety communications.

Healix Sentinel Travel Oracle Website

For the best up-to-date information and risk alerts for travel destinations around the world, visit the Healix Sentinel Travel Oracle website and create an account using our KU policy number.