Travel

Welcome to the Travel Homepage!

This site provides an overview of Western Michigan University’s travel procedures, including travel authorization, expense reporting, and reimbursement for University business travel. Travelers should also follow any additional authorization or procedures required by their department.

TSA announces REAL ID Enforcement - May 7, 2025 

After several extensions through the years, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has announced a final date, May 7, 2025, by which all U.S. travelers will need to have REAL ID compliant identifications for travel.

Starting on May 7, only state-issued driver’s licenses and identification cards that meet the security requirements established by the REAL ID Act will be allowed for official purposes, including boarding commercial aircraft.

All states are issuing REAL ID-compliant driver’s licenses and identification cards. TSA continues to urge travelers to obtain a REAL ID-compliant, state-issued driver’s license, state-issued identification card, or another form of acceptable ID before May 7, 2025 to avoid delays at airport security checkpoints.

To learn more about the REAL ID program, check whether you are REAL ID ready, or see if your state is REAL ID compliant, click here.

Kind regards,
The CTP Team

Please use the Collegiate Travel Planners online portal for viewing important travel notifications.

This online system allows individuals to create travel authorizations and route those authorizations to the approver electronically. Once the request has been entered, an email is generated to the approver notifying them that they have a travel authorization awaiting their approval. Upon approval, the request is sent to CTP for air travel. Users will need their bronco net id and password to access the Travel Authorization System.

University travelers using grant or contract funds must comply with all University policies and procedures regarding travel. There may be additional restrictions on travel when using grant or contract funds, such as Fly America Act, foreign travel and per diem restrictions. The travel should be included in the approved budget for the grant or contract. For more information contact the Grants and Contracts Department at (269) 387-4707.