WHEN AN AUTHORIZATION IS NEEDED
You must complete a Travel Authorization form for the following categories of travel:
1. In-state and out-of-state travel to a convention, association, or meeting.Section 25-1-83 of the Mississippi Code requires written approval from the Chancellor for employee attendance at any convention, association, or meeting in order for expenses to be reimbursed. A convention, association, or meeting is any program which is sponsored by a local, regional, or national organization to conduct an annual meeting, share information, present research papers, augment professional development, etc. Participation usually (but not always) involves payment or a fee (registration, conference, tuition, etc.) to the sponsoring program.
Your Vice Chancellor should approve the authorization at least one week before your departure date.

2. Travel beyond the continental United States. Travel Authorization forms and Request for Approval of International Travel forms are due in the Procurement Services Office 60 days before your departure date. See International Travel for more details.