VCU Procurement Services

Enterprise Mobility, which includes Enterprise Rent-A-Car and National Car Rentals, is a preferred vendor for vehicle rentals and offers substantial savings and benefits for both University related-business and personal travel. Through its Emerald Club Royalty Program, our travelers receive faster and more convenient rental privileges.    Sign up to be an Emerald Club member to receive the […]

Delta Air Lines has recently updated its “No-Show” policy.  To retain the full value of your ticket- either for a refund or future travel credit- you must cancel or make changes to an existing ticket prior to original flight departure time.  Effective January 12, 2026, Delta will be implementing new technology that will automatically update […]

If you have a valid Virginia driver’s license, then Virginia Mobile ID (mID) makes carrying your ID more convenient, more secure and much less stressful.  The mID is a controlled digital method (QR Codes) for verifying your identity at places like TSA checkpoints, with Virginia State Police, at DMV centers, and pilot ABC stores.   Virginia […]

We’re pleased to announce that Southwest is now a preferred vendor for airline travel, offering benefits for University business travel.   Benefits include: If you have any questions, please reach out to the VCU Travel Team at [email protected].

We’re pleased to announce that Hertz is now a preferred vendor for vehicle rentals, offering substantial benefits for both business and personal travel.  Hertz will join Enterprise and National as a solution to VCU’s vehicle rental needs while providing highly competitive, discounted rates.  To take advantage of VCU’s discounted rates and other contract benefits, please make […]

Starting February 1, 2026, travelers who are unable to present an acceptable form of ID, including a non-REAL ID-compliant driver’s license, will be able to pay $45 to use TSA Confirm.ID, an alternative identity verification system. TSA encourages travelers without REAL ID to pay the fee online before traveling. Travelers who undergo TSA Confirm.ID processing […]

Emburse Enterprise will soon retire the legacy Chrome River Snap application and will fully migrate to the new Emburse Enterprise mobile app on January 31, 2026. This modernized app delivers enhanced security and compliance, an intuitive user experience, and AI-powered expense automation. Key features include smarter receipt capture, streamlined pre-approval processes, and simplified expense report […]

As the winter break quickly approaches, the university will begin its annual holiday closing period. To help you plan ahead and avoid last-minute surprises, we’ve prepared our Winter Closing Schedule, outlining when offices and services will be unavailable. Why This Matters Understanding the winter closing schedule allows you to plan your work, purchases, and communications […]

With the government shutdown now resolved, the FAA has lifted its emergency flight-reduction measures and air travel has largely returned to normal operations. Airlines have restored most schedules, and airport activity is stabilizing as staffing and flight operations return to their usual pace. Although normal operations have resumed, minor delays or residual schedule adjustments may […]

As the holiday season approaches, the university will have a winter break closing period. To help you plan ahead, we’ve prepared our Winter Closing Schedule so you know when offices and services will be unavailable. Why This Matters Knowing the winter closing schedule helps you plan work, purchases, and other activities around the break. It […]