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RTA - Request for Travel Authorization

RTA - Request for Travel Authorization



Who Needs an RTA?

All students and UT employees wishing to travel for UT-related and advisor-approved reasons must complete a Request for Travel Authorization (RTA).

How to Submit an RTA

1) IF YOU HAVE ACCESS to the Online Request System, you should complete your RTA electronically. Follow instructions here: Creating an RTA

2) If you do NOT have access to the Online Request System (ex. You aren’t appointed for the semester, etc.), please email WNCG Staff for help submitting an RTA.

When Should I Complete the RTA?

RTAs are due to WNCG Staff 2 weeks before your trip start date, at the latest.

RTAs are not considered "final approved" until all approvals from all related offices (sometimes including the home department, School of Engineering, and various accounting offices), so sufficient lead time is needed in order for this document to be processed.



Please note - During peak travel seasons (ie. summer, and around large conference dates) the queue can be especially high volume. Please complete your RTA WELL in advance in order to ensure it is final approved before your trip starts.





Please note: The information here is summarized for your convenience. Though we attempt to keep it updated, University policies are complex and ever-changing. We must defer to current policies if they differ from what is written in this guide. There may also be other requirements for various processes not listed here.