Faculty & Staff

Fares for Ground Transportation

Taxi fares to and from airports and where public transportation is not practical will be reimbursed. This policy includes transportation between hotels, railroad stations, airports, and meetings.

Taxi fares for travel to and from the field office that the traveler is visiting are reimbursable. Taxi fares for personal purposes (including for the purpose of obtaining meals) are not reimbursable.

Fares for employee’s travel to and from the field office where they work are generally not reimbursable.

Immunizations

All staff who are traveling should try to obtain immunizations at no or low cost through their existing health plans or Columbia University Medical Center. However, if not available, immunizations may be obtained elsewhere. In all cases, the expenses are reimbursable.

Travelers should refer to the CDC website for the appropriate vaccinations. It is the employee’s responsibility to monitor his/her own vaccination status.

For those departing from New York City, there are multiple clinics that assist with medical requirements for international travel. The Columbia’s Health Services site has information on NY clinic locations. Travelers may also contact the Interchurch Center or Travel Health Services or call 212-734-3000.