2025

  1. New Universities of Wisconsin Travel and Expense Policy is Approved and Published

    June 24, 2025

    The new policy SYS 405, Universities of Wisconsin Travel and Expense Policy, has been approved and published. You may view the updated policy at the following link:  SYS 405 (new): https://www.wisconsin.edu/uw-policies/uw-system-administrative-policies/universities-of-wisconsin-travel-and-expense-policy/ On the effective date of July 1, the […]

  2. Hertz Contract Update

    June 3, 2025

    As of May 2025 there is a new Hertz contract in place. The contract code did not change, however the rates have been adjusted to meet market standards. As a […]

  3. Concur Registration Unavailable Starting June 25

    May 23, 2025

    In advance of Workday go-live, and with a launch of single-sign on direct with Concur, Concur self-registration will no longer be available starting June 25. All self registrations need to […]

  4. Travel Policy and Workday Changes – at a glance

    May 21, 2025

    Key Policy & System Updates Note: This information is subject to change, but is accurate as of 5/21/2025 Effective Go-Live: July 7, 2025 Questions: uwstraveloffice@wisconsin.edu Topic Change Type Current State […]

  5. New OTIBRF Features Launched Based on User Feedback

    May 19, 2025

    We’re excited to announce a new set of enhancements to the One Time Individual Booking Request Form (OTIBRF), now live as of May 2025. These improvements were developed in collaboration […]

  6. Changes to Relocation Stipends via Expense Reports

    April 24, 2025

    As of May 1, 2025, E-Re Estimated Withholding will not be able to be added to any expense reports. The reasons for this change: Universities of Wisconsin wants to ensure […]

  7. Guidance: Travel Cancellations

    April 15, 2025

    Guidance: University Travel Cancellations If you need to change or cancel university-related travel, follow the guidance below based on your travel type and booking method. View Contact: Fox World Travel […]

  8. SFS Expense Cutoff Deadlines

    April 1, 2025

    You will still have view access to expense items in SFS after these dates, but the functionality to submit, approve, etc. will not be available. Please note: This is the […]

  9. UWM Travel Restrictions effective 3/13/2025

    March 14, 2025

    Restriction on Travel Spending in Effect  As of 3/13/25, UWM Leadership has issued a spending freeze. Out-of-state travel is restricted, except when funded by contracts, grants, or other external sources.  […]

  10. Southwest Airlines Overhauls Policies: Baggage Fees, Assigned Seating, and More Changes Coming Soon

    March 13, 2025

    Southwest Airlines has announced several significant changes affecting its services and customer policies: Checked Baggage Fees: Starting May 28, 2025, Southwest will charge for checked bags. Only A-List Preferred members […]