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Travel at State – Office of the Controller

Welcome to Michigan State University's Travel Website

On April 10, 2024 Concur will have a new look on both the mobile app and the web called Fiori.
  • To learn more about the Concur Fiori update, and to see it in action:

Travel@State provides faculty, staff, students, and guests with resources and information related to traveling on behalf of the University.

MSU has negotiated contracts with multiple airlines, car agencies, and major hotel chains. Booking travel through one of our preferred agencies also gives faculty and staff the ability to direct bill airfare and rail to their department/unit. For more information on booking through Travel@State, please refer to the Preferred Agencies page.

What is Concur?

Concur is MSU’s travel and expense system that streamlines the travel process for MSU faculty and staff.

What Concur can do:

  • Calculate per diems, currency conversions, and mileage
  • Book travel and link itineraries through the mobile app
  • Add a receipt to your Expense Report just by taking a picture
  • Allows travelers to separate business and personal expenses
  • Quicker reimbursements
  • Real time business intelligence on travelers and costs
  • If an event has occurred, locate our travelers and open a line of communication
  • Create cash advances and encumbrances during the pre-trip process
  • Automated auditing
Concur Travel Learning and Support Labs: Need assistance with a Request, cash advance, Group/Guest Request, Expense Report, Reserving/Booking Travel or other general related questions? Or, want to brush up on your Concur skills? You can do any of these by booking a one-on-one lab session with an expert who will spend 1-on-1 time, on your schedule, to work on the subject you would like.
Book an Open Lab

Have questions? Learn more by visiting our Reference Library or by contacting the Travel@State team at concurhelp@msu.edu.

Need Help with Reimbursement?

Visit the Reimbursement Chart for information on reimbursable expenses and receipt requirements.

Please refer to the Travel Policies & Procedures to ensure compliance with Michigan State University regulations.

Reference Guides

The Travel@State team has created a list of helpful resources to guide you through each step of the travel process. Both PDF and video resources can be found in the Reference Library.

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