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Academic Field Trip Transportation Requirements

Authorized Participants Of A CSUN Field Trip Are Limited To
  • Faculty
  • Staff (academic)
  • Approved Volunteers (registered with Human Resources)
  • Enrolled Students
  • Enrolled ‘College of Extended Learning’ Students

Those Who May Be Authorized to Drive On A CSUN Field Trip Are Limited To

  • Faculty
  • Staff (academic)
  • Enrolled students, graduates, or teaching assistants (whose duties are directly related to the class/or field trip)
  • Approved Volunteers (registered with Human Resources)

 

If Traveling by Charter Bus or Van

Be sure that the contract for the bus company is reviewed and processed by the CSUN Purchasing Department to guarantee that the insurance and indemnification requirements have been met.

Rental of 15-passenger vans is Prohibited by CSU

If Faculty, Staff And/Or Approved Volunteer Will Be Driving A Private Vehicle

The Authorization to Use Privately Owned Vehicles on State Business (STD261) must be filled out the first time this person drives on a field trip. The form is to be authorized by the Department Head/Chair and filed in the department.  This form must be renewed annually.

Full Authorization Process Visit: Vehicle Authorized to drive on University Business 

If Students Will Carpooling

The Driver must identify those students who will be in their vehicle. These individuals must be listed in the Student Authorization Privately Owned Vehicle Form, which must be completed by the driver.

Full Authorization Process DRIVER Visit: Vehicle Authorized to drive on University Business 

If Students Will Be Driving Personal Vehicle

For students who are driving themselves, each student driver must complete the Student Authorization to Operate Privately Owned Vehicle form. Be sure insurance information is complete before faculty countersigns.  This form is to be authorized by the Department Head/Chair and filed in the department.

Full Authorization Process Visit: Vehicle Authorized to drive on University Business