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Preferred Vendors: Student Travel

Travel arrangement is for University business-related air and rail tickets. All purchases must be made through the authorized travel agency. All purchases must be in compliance with the University’s Travel Expense Reimbursement Policy.

Procedures 

Complete the Pre-Travel Authorization Form (PTAF).

* The Business Office will contact the Valerie Wilson Travel Agency to make travel arrangement.

Please Note: Return the signed PTAF to the Business Office with all supporting documentation (including itinerary and confirmation e-mail).

The pre-travel authorization form must include:

  • Name of traveler
  • Dates of travel
  • City and state of departure and arrival
  • Travel "class"
  • Business purpose of trip

The pre-travel authorization form must be submitted before travel can be approved. A signed copy of the pre-travel authorization form will be sent to you. You will receive a confirmation/itinerary of your travel from the travel agency, when it has been arranged.

* Advance planning is necessary to ensure that your travel can be booked in time for your travel date.

Please contact Stevie Robinson if you have any questions.

The contact person at Valerie Wilson Travel is Judy Gutow.

Contact Information

Valerie Wilson Travel

475 Park Avenue South
New York, NY 10016

212-592-1318

 

*For personal travel needs, visit the Student Travel Agency.