This policy articulates the California State University's (CSU) requirements related to official University business travel to assure that funds allocated towards travel are appropriately used, property authorized, supported by a documented business purpose, substantiated by applicable receipts, correctly processed for payment, and in compliance with all applicable regulations, including recently enacted Assembly Bill 1887, State Discrimination: Travel, which is effective January 1, 2017.

CSU Travel Policy

2022 & 2023 Mileage Rates

Effective January 1, 2022 - June 30, 2022: 58.5 cents/mile

Effective July 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022: 62.5 cents/mile

Effective January 1, 2023: 65.5 cents/mile

Humboldt Exceptions to the CSU Travel Policy

• Pre-Approval (travel authorization) is still required on all University travel.
• Pre-approval (travel authorization) is required on all University travel with the exception of local mileage using a Zipcar.
• Use of State Travel Card for the Concur Travel & Expense program. Exception to ICSUAM 5250.00 | Procurement Cards, click here.
  
• Any other exception to the CSU Travel Policy must be requested and approved using this Travel Exception Request Form.

Banned Travel States

• NOTE: As of September 14, 2023, the State Travel Ban AB 1887 was repealed. Effective immediately from that date, state funds may be used for travel to all states; however, for any travel prior to that date to states on the Travel Ban list, non-state funds must be used.
• Travel to Prohibited States Under AB1887
• Prohibited State Travel Exception Form

For more information please review the updated policy ICSUAM 3601.01 | Travel Policy

The Travel policy has been updated to add the Travel Ban Update memo issued by Steve Relyea to the CSU Presidents on April 4, 2019.  A link to the memo has been added to the Resources and Reference Material section of the Policy.