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Pre-Travel Approval


Per university and state travel policy, the purpose of the Executive Office Finance (EOFin) Pre-Travel Approval form is for a University of Washington employee to seek approval to travel on behalf of the university, solely for business purposes, prior to the trip.

Submission of the request will be routed for approval according to the Executive Office Finance Pre-Travel Approval flow. If fully approved, it will create a ticket routed to the EOFin team for review.

Information and Documentation

The following documents are required at time of form submission:

  • Trip information (including purpose, dates and any personal time that will be included)
  • Travel spending estimates (including registration fee, airfare, lodging, meals, ground transportation, shipping, supplies, etc.)
  • Any relevant documents for upload (ex: PDF of conference agenda)

Please note: If this travel is funded by sponsored programs, have the grant work tag available.

Additional information or approval may be required based on the business travel request.

Pre-Travel Approval form

UW Guests

If your unit is inviting a guest (non-UW employee), that includes travel expenses, please consult with the EO Finance Team using the EOFin General Consultation form in advance of expected travel dates.