Temple University partners with travel agencies and local hotels to provide visitors, faculty, and staff the best of Philly when planning a visit or making arrangements for guests.

If you are a student, faculty or staff planning international travel, please continue to the related sections on International Travel. If planning travel within the United States, visit Domestic Travel Planning.

Pre-Travel Application Form

Effective July 1, 2023, all faculty and staff University related domestic and international travel requests require approval through the Pre-Travel Application form available in TU Portal.

Unsure about the process and how it applies to you? Review the roadmaps below:

• Faculty and Staff Pre-Travel Roadmap
• Graduate Student Pre-Travel Roadmap - Students can also refer to more detailed instructions on the Students Traveling Abroad page

Questions regarding this process can be directed to [click-for-email].

Pre-Travel FAQs

Submitting a Pre-Travel Application form

Reviewing a Pre-Travel Application form

Travel and Expense Reimbursement

It is the policy of Temple University to reimburse travelers for reasonable and necessary expenses incurred during approved Temple Affiliated Travel. Procedures for Travel and Expense Reimbursement provides detailed information regarding travel reimbursement. More information is available for faculty and staff in the   Travel Planning section on TUportal. 

World Travel

World Travel is the university's travel management company. In accordance with the Travel and Expense Reimbursement procedures, all university air travel must be booked through World Travel or Concur. We encourage travelers to reach out to World Travel using the following methods:

• Contact information for World Travel:  1-888-979-0400 or 610-458-5554
• Email:  templetravel@worldtravelinc.com
• After Hours Support (after 8:00pm EST):  Email: afterhours@worldtravelinc.com or by Phone: 1-888-979-0400