Travel Guidelines
Updated: 3/22/22
CDC guidance for individuals traveling internationally and domestically differentiates travel requirements for unvaccinated individuals and those who are fully vaccinated. People are considered fully vaccinated 2 weeks after their second dose in a 2-dose series, such as the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, or 2 weeks after a single-dose vaccine, such as Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine. This guidance is about travel that is different from your everyday activities, away from your local community.
University-related Travel
Student Travel
Students participating in University-related travel, including student organizations and club sports, are expected to follow the appropriate CDC recommendations and requirements, the requirements associated with their mode of travel, and the requirements of their destination. International travel must be approved by the area Vice Chancellor or designee (see below for more information about the international travel request process).
Employee Travel
Approved University-related travel will be permitted. Individuals approved for University-related travel are expected to follow the appropriate CDC recommendations and requirements, the requirements associated with mode of travel, and the requirements of their destination. Individuals requesting to travel internationally must provide supervisor and/or travel funding source a robust rationale why this travel is essential for the traveler’s career, professional development, and/or research/scholarship (see below for more information about the international travel request process).
CDC Travel Guidelines
CDC guidelines for Domestic Travel
CDC guidelines for International Travel
CDC International Travel Map and Travel Notices
International Travel Request Process
For individuals requesting University travel support for elective international travel to a destination identified by the CDC as either Level Unknown or Level 4 (COVID-19 Very High: Avoid Travel to these destinations) the following must occur to be considered for funding:
- Traveler must submit a request for international travel to their area Vice Chancellor or designee.
- Traveler must provide proof of university-verified vaccination status or has been granted an exemption. [Please note that some destinations and transport companies may not allow or honor exemptions from the vaccine requirement.]
- Traveler must agree to accept the financial risks associated with not being allowed to return as planned due to a positive COVID-19 test or other unanticipated travel disruptions.
Personal Travel
Employees engaging in personal travel are also expected to follow the appropriate CDC recommendations and requirements, the requirements associated with their mode of travel, and the requirements of their destination.
Employees Needing to Quarantine
Employees following CDC guidelines and needing to quarantine post-travel should work with their supervisors in advance to determine how the employee can report their quarantine time using the following options:
- Vacation
- Sick time (if sick)
- Unpaid leave
- Remote work (if authorized)
