Travel Office
Mission Statement
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s Travel Office strives to provide efficient and cost-effective travel services for University staff, faculty, students and other individuals traveling on behalf of the institution. This is accomplished by facilitating travelers with the contracted services for travel agencies, airfares and car rentals, while ensuring compliance with University, UT System, State and Federal travel regulations. In addition the Travel Office serves as a resource, providing training and assistance to all travelers in both domestic and international travel processes.
Domestic Travel
UTRGV business-related travel is allowed. It is highly recommended that travelers receive all recommended COVID-19 vaccines, including any booster dose(s) when eligible, prior to traveling. Wearing a mask over your nose and mouth is recommended while traveling.
International Travel
International Travel to Countries which meet the following criteria must be reviewed and receive approval by the International Oversight Committee (IOC) prior to travel. Each request will be reviewed according to its own merits and risk mitigation planning.
- Countries with a Department of State Travel Advisory Level of 3 and above . Travel advisories for specific countries can be accessed on the following web site: Travel Advisories
and /or
- Countries with a Travel Health Notice of 3 or above . Travel Health Notices for specific countries can be accessed on the following web site : Travel Health Notice
- Countries with a CDC Covid-19 Travel Recommendation of Level 3 and Above. Covid-19 Travel Recommendations can be accessed on the following website : Covid-19 Travel Recommendations
International Travel Assistance
Resources
Staff
Laura Juarez
Program Specialist
laura.juarez@utrgv.edu
Main: 956-882-3822
Office: 956-665-2168