Travel

Whether you're a frequent flyer or going on your first trip with an Iowa State University business purpose, we want to make planning for your trip as easy as possible!  Check out the Before You Go Checklist (below) and the Travel FAQ for things you should consider and resources available to you!

Before You Go Travel Checklist

For Domestic Travel, Have You...

• Applied for a T&H Card to pay for travel expenses?
• Reviewed the “Which card should I use” page to see what items can go on your T&H Card?
• Purchased your airline ticket through Iowa State's contracted agencies or directly through the airline's website?
• Reserved your car from Transportation Services, if driving from Ames?
• Reviewed options for airport shuttle service?
• Reserved your rental car on Iowa State’s Enterprise contract, if you are picking up a car at your desitination?
• Reviewed the per diem lodging rate for the location to which you are traveling? (If securing lodging within the State of Iowa, all providers must be verified through the Iowa Office to Combat Human Trafficking Website.)
• Considered using Iowa State's Airbnb for Work contract instead of a hotel? (If securing lodging within the State of Iowa, the provider must be verified through the Iowa Office to Combat Human Trafficking Website.)
• Downloaded ISU’s Lyft app?
• Reviewed the per diems for meals for travel?

Additional Items for International Travel, Have you...

• Checked to see if your Passport and/or Visa are vailid? Check your destination country on travel.state.gov for how current your passport needs to be and visa requirements. Most countries require a passport that will be valid for at least 6 months beyond your trip.
• Requested a PIN number for your T&H Card?  It will take a minimum of 10 days to receive a PIN number after you have contacted US Bank.
• Reviewed Risk Managements Travel Information page for international travel?
• Registered your itinerary in the International Traveler Registration for international trips? This will enroll you in the international travel insurance and coordinate other resources including a link to download AlertTraveler.
• Reviewed export control review requirements for data, software, or equipment containing software that you are traveling with?
• Reviewed the International Travel IT Security Tips?
• Updated your cell phone service for international travel?