Undergraduate Research, Scholarship and Creative Activity (URSCA)

If you have been awarded URSCA money to support travel that is necessary to accomplish your project, a travel authorization must be filled out completely. If you did not already include one with your URSCA proposal, be sure to complete one at least 30 days before you are to leave. (*see below)  Sign your name and deliver it to Peggy Duszynski in the URC office, Ingram Building room 123A.  She will obtain the remaining necessary signatures. Travel requests to study in other locations will be honored for airfare only. Housing and tuition will not be paid by URSCA.

Most travel funds are awarded on a reimbursable basis only.  Only airfare can be paid in advance by the university, and only when using one of  MTSU's listed travel agencies. *Domestic travel authorizations must be turned in 30 days in advance to the travel office, and international authorizations must be turned in 60 days in advance. Cash advances are not available to students, and department purchasing cards cannot be used for travel expenses.  When you return, you must fill out a travel expense claim form that has all original receipts attached. Sign and deliver it to Peggy Duszynski in the URC office, Ingram Building room 123A. She will obtain the remaining necessary signatures. A check will be sent to you. Or, if you have arranged for direct deposit, your reimbursement can be deposited that way if you prefer.

If you need help with these forms, please contact Peggy at 494-7666, and she will be glad to assist you.

If you will be traveling during the summer sessions, you may need to make special arrangements before you leave regarding timesheets and stipend payments. If this applies to you, please contact the URC office.

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