What do I do if the foreign address is too long for the check delivery information address section?

  • Under the Handling Code field, choose "Campus Mail"
  • Under the Miscellaneous Fields tag, under Miscellaneous Field 7, input the Box Number
  • Have the check sent to yourself or your department
  • Reroute the check through the USPS (US Postal Service)

Sending checks to foreign addresses is highly discouraged as they tend to take a long time to reach their destination and more often than not they are lost. Additionally, most foreign banks do not accept US checks. We recommend processing a foreign wire in lieu of a check to a foreign location.

Can anyone see my Expense Report?

To review transactions in Workday Expense a UW NetID and password are required as well as a Workday profile. We have taken additional security measures to protect what may be considered sensitive information by limiting access to documentation: Attachments (receipts) and comments in the system will only be visible to those authorized on the ER business process: expense data entry specialist (if applicable), approvers, procurement analysts, and you, the traveler of course.

How do I request reimbursement for an airfare/hotel package deal?

  • Effective January 1st, 2018
  • To ensure expenses are properly accounted for, documentation must comply with the IRS Accountable Plan
  • If itemized receipts are obtainable and compliant with IRS Accountable Plan, reimburse expenses as usual on their appropriate line items
  • If receipts are not itemized and not compliant with the IRS Accountable Plan, use the 'Package Deal' line item in Workday and follow the built in tax instruction
  • For UW employees, email travel@uw.edu with employee name, employee ID #, exp

How do I request a wire transfer for my travel reimbursement?

Expense Reports: Notify Travel Services (travel@uw.edu) with ER#, reimbursement amount and attach the completed wire form

Miscellaneous Payments: When creating a miscellaneous payee profile, under the Banking Information tab, please input the wire information to the relevant fields (required fields will vary as every country has different requirements).