Reimbursement requests must be accompanied by a listing of each expenditure by expense type (e.g., travel, lodging, meals, other) and the appropriate receipts and proof of payment. For more information: https://adminportal.universityseminars.columbia.edu/content/reimbursements
The University Seminars will not assume the cost or reimburse the cost of lodging, local transportation, meals or other costs for more than the minimum days necessary for travel to an event hosted by The University Seminars.
Meals to be reimbursed (with prior dept. approval) should not exceed the following thresholds, excluding tips and tax:
Up to $20 for breakfast
Up to $30 for lunch
Up to $50 for dinner
These thresholds are not per diems, and should not be charged as such. Travelers must submit individual receipts showing the actual cost of each meal.