Resources

Gift Cards/Gift Certificates, How to Pay

General requirements: All purchases of gift cards/gift certificates (of non-negotiable amounts) must have a valid, documented business purpose as outlined in the policies referenced below, and must comply with all University purchasing and expense procedures. Gift card payment methods: Purchasing card (p-card): The preferred method for purchasing gift cards is to use a University-issued Purchasing […]

Goods and Services Already Provided, How to Pay

Payment method: Complete an Electronic Check Request (eCR) Form within 49er Mart to request payment for goods or services that have already been provided and were not obtained through the issuance of a purchase order. Note: eCRs cannot be created for employees or students. Please submit reimbursement for employees and students on an Employee & […]

Hotel and Lodging, How to Pay

Payment method The preferred method for prepaying for hotel and lodging expenses associated with University-related travel is to use a University-issued Purchasing Card (P-card). A Travel Reimbursement and Expense Report can also be submitted. Refer to University Policy 601.8, Appropriate Use of University Funds, to confirm if this is a permissible use of funds for […]

Human Subject Payments, How to Pay

Definition: Human subject payments are defined as payments of cash (including cash equivalents/gift cards) or tangible personal property as incentives to individuals (subjects) for their participation and time commitment in a clinical trial, survey, or research study. Please refer to the Office of Research Compliance (ORC) Human Subjects webpage for detailed requirements for research studies […]

Independent Contractors, How to Pay

Payment method: Choosing the appropriate method for paying an independent contractor (including the payment of an honorarium) depends on several factors. Please use the table below to select the appropriate payment method: Individual – U.S. Citizen Individual – Foreign National / Non-U.S. Citizen Business If the recipient is a UNC Charlotte employee, use a PD-7 […]

Memberships, How to Pay

Payment method The preferred method for paying for memberships to professional associations is to use a University-issued Purchasing Card (P-card). Other allowable methods include: Rationale and other considerations The costs associated with professional memberships related to an employee’s job duties may be allowable. The decision on allowability is based on the requirements in the Office […]

Mileage and Transportation, How to Pay

Payment method: Authorized travelers can seek reimbursement for mileage, parking, and transportation costs using either the Travel Reimbursement & Expense Report (TRER) Form or the Mileage and Transportation Reimbursement (MTR) Form. The nature of the travel determines which form to use. This applies to both employee and non-employee travel for valid university purposes. When to […]

Other Reimbursements (Non-Travel), How to Pay

Instructions on how to pay for non travel reimbursements. Payment method: Use an Employee/Student Direct Pay Request (ESDPR) if the recipient is a: Current UNC Charlotte employee Student For payments to non-student/non-employee vendors, use the electronic check request (eCR). Rationale and other considerations: Payment of non-travel reimbursements of expenses incurred (and not for services performed) […]

Other Travel-Related Expenses, How to Pay

Instructions on how to pay for other travel related expenses. Payment method: Use a Travel Reimbursement and Expense Report Form to request reimbursement of taxi, ridesharing services, train, bus, ferry, toll expenses, tips/gratuity, or other related expenses incurred while traveling on University business. This applies if the traveler is a: Other acceptable payment methods include […]

Registration Fees, How to Pay

Payment method: The preferred method for prepaying for registration fees to conferences and non-conference events associated with University-related business is to use a University-issued Purchasing Card (P-Card). Other allowable methods include: Submit a Travel Reimbursement and Expense Report form Rationale and other considerations: Registration fees associated with conferences and non-conference events related to University business […]