1. Personal Travel is travel that is not University Travel.
  2. Personal Side Trips are Personal Travel made by a University Traveler while on University Travel. Personal Side Trips include travel adjacent to and during University Travel.
    1. Examples of Personal Side Trips:
      • A Traveler is on approved University Travel to Germany from June 14 through June 24. The Traveler arranges and goes on Personal Travel to another destination from June 2-14.
      • A Traveler is on approved University Travel to Germany from June 14 through June 24. The Traveler arranges and goes on Personal Travel to another destination for a weekend during this timeframe.
      • A Traveler is participating in a Study Abroad Program in Germany and makes a weekend trip to another destination.
    2. Personal Side Trips are generally covered by University travel accident and sickness insurance provided the Personal Side Trip meets the coverage conditions (i.e., within the duration limit specified in the insurance policy – generally 7 days or less).  Additional information can be obtained through the UMass Treasurer’s Office.
    3. If a Personal Side Trip involves travel to a High-Risk Destination, the Campus may require the Traveler to complete a release of liability.
  3. Personal Travel and Personal Side Trips are subject to Section G of the Policy (Travel with University Devices and/or Data) and Section 1.10 of these Standards.