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Benefits of Using BCD Travel:

  • Harvard dedicated agents with over 10 years experience managing Harvard’s business & travelers
  • Savings opportunities through BCD Travel’s preferred vendors & International Rate Desk (IRD) program
  • Safety & security processes in place through ongoing travel alerts and tracking of travelers via our proprietary Security Manager tool
  • Access to all of Harvard’s negotiated discounts with the airline, hotel car and rail vendor
  • 24-hour emergency travel assistance
  • Continuous monitoring of flights and travel advisories via BCD Travel agents and our TripSource technology alerting travelers of any potential flight issues
  • Meeting & Consulting Service experts offering Harvard University industry knowledge as BCD Travel is the 3rd largest agency in the world

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The preferred and most convenient way to book your travel is through one of Harvard’s preferred agencies. They are able to take advantage of University discounts negotiated with preferred travel partners. Our preferred agencies are available 24/7/365 to assist you before and during your travel – especially convenient when dealing with unexpected travel events.

Note: When you book international travel through Harvard's preferred agencies, your trip will be automatically registered with International SOS MyTrips .

Preferred Travel Agencies  – The agents at BCD Travel, Egencia, The Travel Collaborative, and Milne Travel can help you with all your air, car and hotel reservations. Learn more If travel is booked through any online booking site such as Travelocity, Orbitz e.t.c. you must ensure that your flight complies with the Fly America Act and Open Skies Agreements .

Preferred Airlines – Reservations must be made through one of Harvard’s preferred agencies to receive discounts. Take advantage of discounts the University has negotiated with USAirways, American, Jet Blue, Delta Airlines, Air France and more. Make a reservation

Amtrak – Amtrak tickets can be purchased through any of Harvard's preferred Travel Agencies. Learn more

Car Rentals – Harvard has negotiated discounts with Enterprise / National (corp. ID: XZHARVB) and Hertz (corp. ID: CDP -31570). Learn more

Hotel Reservations – Book standard rooms at recommended hotels . The University is a member of Club Quarters, private hotels available to employees and guests of member organizations, located in major metropolitan cities. Harvard also has a chain wide agreement with Starwood Hotels. Harvard employees can receive a discount of 20% off the Best Available Rate by using Harvard’s SET number -17885. Find Harvard discounted hotels

Remember to retain ALL itemized meal, travel and passenger ticket receipts for timely reimbursement .

Book your travel early to take advantage of any available discounts.

Missed your flight or connection? If you booked through a Harvard Preferred agency they provide 24/7/365 assistance.

For foreign travel advisories visit the state department website .

Harvard provides assistance with medical and other emergencies through Harvard Travel Assist. Additional information is available at www.traveltools.harvard.edu .

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Updated Harvard International Travel & Reimbursement Guidance

Dear Colleagues,

Please review the latest Harvard International Travel & Reimbursement Guidance. In short:

  • Travelers booking tickets through a Harvard preferred agency (Egencia, Travel Collaborative, BCD Travel, or Milne Travel) are automatically registered with International SOS and the agency receipt will serve as proof of registration. As long as this receipt is attached to the reimbursement, no further documentation is required.  
  • The International SOS Itinerary & Travel Brief registration confirmation email, or
  • A screenshot of the registered trip in the International SOS My Trips system.  
  • If the traveler did not register or does not have their receipt, they will need to attach the Missing International Travel Registration Form to their reimbursement.

The Travel website has been updated to include this new guidance as well as the updated Missing International Travel Registration Form.

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Updated COVID Travel Guidance

(Updated Jan.14, 2022) Anyone traveling on behalf of Harvard (Harvard faculty, staff, students, and researchers) must follow the guidance below. Individuals not affiliated with Harvard and individuals traveling to Harvard do not need follow this travel guidance but must follow the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Travel Order, Massachusetts Travel Information , and Harvard’s Post-Travel Testing and Quarantine information . See the University’s communications regarding travel and vaccination requirements for Harvard University employees.

Requirements for All Harvard Travel (Domestic and International)

Harvard faculty, staff, students, and researchers must meet the following requirements:

  • Be in compliance with Harvard’s vaccination and booster requirements prior to the trip and have submitted vaccination and booster documentation to Harvard University Health Services (HUHS). Vaccinations must be an FDA- approved (Pfizer, Moderna, or Johnson & Johnson) or WHO-authorized vaccine prior. See HUHS COVID-19 Information for vaccination and booster requirements.o If traveler does not meet Harvard’s vaccination and booster requirements prior to their travel, they must follow the Travel Petition Process .
  • Vaccination and Booster Attestation Form or the letter from the Office of Vice Provost for International Affairs (OVPIA) approving their travel petition must be submitted with the travel reimbursement.
  • College, graduate, and professional students must comply with the student pre-departure requirements for international travel.
  • See Booking Travel section for additional travel requirements and guidance.
  • Follow all CDC and Massachusetts Travel Information as well as Harvard’s Post-Travel COVID Testing and Quarantine Policy if returning to campus.

Additional Requirements for All Harvard International Travel

Harvard faculty, staff, students, and researchers traveling internationally, must also:

  • If using a preferred agency such as BCD Travel, Travel Collaborative, Milne Travel or Egencia, travelers will be registered automatically with International SOS
  • If not using a preferred agency, the traveler must register with International SOS .

Booking Travel

In addition to the requirements above, travelers must continue to follow the Harvard Travel Policy and Business Expense Policy.

  • If traveling internationally, register your international travel with International SOS and review Global Support Services Advice for Travelers to develop a safe travel plan. Using a Harvard Preferred Travel agency will result in yourautomatic registration with International SOS.
  • Using a preferred agency such as BCD Travel, The Travel Collaborative, Milne Travel or Egencia is strongly recommended. Our agencies are familiar with Harvard travel guidance and policies, COVID-19 safety, and entryrequirements, can advise on best routing, and have access to Harvard discounts.
  • Harvard Travel Policy allows for reimbursement of cancellation or change fees with a valid business purpose. The policy also allows for the purchase of refundable tickets and trip cancellation insurance if budget and policy allow. Contact your school or unit finance office for additional details. Please note that trip cancellation insurance policies may have restrictions which may not cover COVID cancellations, so purchasers must confirm if the insurance will cover their situation.
  • Review the CDC’s COVID-19 travel notices regarding country rated levels for travel.
  • Visit the COVID-19 Information Hub for up-to-date travel restrictions by state and country (CDC Level ratings must be followed).
  • See the main Travel Website for additional information.

International Travel Registration Requirement

In order to be reimbursed, Harvard faculty, staff, students, and researchers traveling internationally must register their trip with International SOS . The International SOS program offers medical, mental health assistance, security assistance, and travel assistance for Harvard business travelers. The International SOS program also has additional information around country guides, email alerts, and a training hub for safety and security when traveling internationally.

Travelers booking tickets through a Harvard preferred agency (Egencia, Travel Collaborative, BCD Travel, Milne Travel) will automatically be registered with International SOS. Travelers must submit proof of registration in the form of the email sent by [email protected] with the reimbursement request.

Reimbursement Request Requirements

Submit the following:

  • Receipts, following Harvard policy and local school or unit processes.
  • Vaccination and Booster Attestation Form (version 010422) or travel petition exception letter from the OVPIA.
  • If using a preferred agency such as BCD Travel, Travel Collaborative, Milne Travel or Egencia, travelers will be registered automatically for the International SOS Program and must submit the International SOS auto- generated email confirmation.
  • If not using a preferred agency, the traveler must register with International SOS prior to travel and submit the auto-generated email confirmation.
  • If traveler did not register with International SOS prior to their travel, they must submit Missing International Registration Form.
  • The above documentation must be attached at the header level in Concur or as the first document after the nonemployee reimbursement form.

Responsibilities of Preparers/Requestors/Delegates and Approvers

  • Confirm International SOS auto-generated email confirmation or Missing International Registration Form is attached for International Travel.
  • The documentation should be attached at the header level of the Concur request.
  • Approvers are responsible for confirming the above documentation is included in the reimbursement request.
  • Approvers are not required to verify that the traveler has submitted proof of vaccination and booster to HUHS.
  • Traveler will not complete vaccination and booster attestation form or did not follow the petition process, OR
  • Traveler will not sign the Missing International Registration Form.

NOTE: Students or postdocs awarded a travel grant/fellowship paid through a payment request (PR), are not required to submit the vaccination and booster attestation when submitting the PR. However, they are required to submit the vaccination and booster attestation, a travel waiver, and other required pre-travel forms to their awarding department prior to travel.

For Harvard students or postdocs/fellows traveling on behalf of Harvard requiring a nonemployee reimbursement (NR) for a valid Harvard business expense the preparer/requestor should:

  • The documentation should be attached directly behind Nonemployee Reimbursement Form.
  • Approvers are responsible for confirming the above documentation is included in the reimbursement request. o Approvers are not required to verify that the traveler has submitted proof of vaccination and booster to HUHS.
  • Traveler will not complete vaccination attestation form or did not follow the petition process, OR
  • Traveler will not sign the Missing International Form.

Harvard faculty, staff, students, and researchers must follow this guidance.

For purposes of this guidance, a researcher is an individual performing research for Harvard and may be a post- doctoral, administrative, or academic appointment.

It depends, a postdoc fellow/stipendee must follow this guidance if being reimbursed for a Harvard business expense (NR). If awarded a fellowship/stipend/grant that has a travel component, which is being paid as a payment request (PR), they must follow local pretravel documentation requirements.

Yes, because Harvard vaccination requirements have changed in 2022, Harvard employees, staff, and students traveling in the US or internationally need to sign an updated vaccination and booster attestation form (version 010422). Once the traveler submits this latest version of the attestation form, it may be reused when submitting reimbursement requests for any future travel.

As long as the new attestation form (version 010422) has been completed, the same vaccination and booster attestation form may be used when submitting reimbursement requests for travel. However, a copy of the attestation must be included for each submitted reimbursement request. A new letter from the Office of the Vice Provost for International Affairs approving their travel is required for each trip that used the travel petition process.

If traveler will not be fully-vaccinated or they are eligible but have not received a booster prior to their travel, the traveler must petition for approval to travel and must include a letter from the OVPIA approving their travel instead of the completed vaccination and booster attestation form.

If the traveler is fully vaccinated but not yet eligible for a booster, they do not need to submit a petition request but must submit the vaccination and booster attestation form.

No. No personal information is required on the vaccination and booster attestation form.

You only need to submit your COVID-19 vaccination documentation, including any booster documentation, to HUHS once. If you have been vaccinated and/or boosted through HUHS, you do not need to submit the documentation.

See Harvard’s COVID-19 Vaccine and Booster Information page for details on vaccination and booster requirements.

International travel is any travel outside the United States or U.S. Territories and Possessions. U.S. territories and possession include Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, U.S. Virgin Islands and Baker, Howland, Kingman Reef, Jarvis, Johnston Midway, Palmyra, and Wake Islands.

Harvard’s preferred agencies are BCD Travel, Travel Collaborative, Milne Travel or Egencia, travelers . Expedia is not a preferred agency nor are purchases made directly with the airlines.

It depends. Group travel is generally related to student travel and already requires registration with International SOS. Many schools organizing group travel for students are familiar with this process and already registering the groups with the International SOS Program. In the reimbursement request, you would note the group travel was registered with the International SOS program as group travel and do not need to include the International SOS auto-generated email confirmation if not available. See Registering Groups and Others. If the travelers were not registered as a group through International SOS, the auto-generated email confirmation would need to be included for each traveler.

Eligibility for Harvard University’s International SOS membership depends on your Harvard affiliation and the reason for your travel. Spouses, domestic partners, and dependent children who travel with a covered Harvard affiliate, as well as scholars and fellows and certain individual participating in Harvard-related programs, may be eligible. Contact the Harvard Global Support Services team, which manages the University’s International SOS program.

No, local travel or travel within Massachusetts does not require the vaccination and booster attestation documentation.

No, if no overnight stay is required, the vaccination and booster attestation is not required.

No. Individuals not affiliated with Harvard and individuals traveling to Harvard do not need follow this travel guidance but must follow the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Travel Order, Massachusetts Travel Information, and Harvard’s Post-Travel Testing and Quarantine information.

: Yes, faculty, staff or students traveling for Harvard business must follow these policies. The travel documentation requirements apply regardless of where they start or end their Harvard-related travel.

The documentation requirement applies any time a traveler crosses a national border. Under normal circumstances, travel would almost always originate from Boston/Cambridge, though in the age of the pandemic may often originate in another country. For example, a faculty member traveling from France to Spain would need to follow the policy and register with the International SOS Program (assuming they are vaccinated and boosted or have received a letter of approval from the OVPIA).

No, the OVPIA petition process and International SOS Registration process is required only for Harvard faculty, staff, students, and researchers. Non-employees traveling on behalf of Harvard for which Harvard is paying may qualify for International SOS coverage and the registration requirement. See International SOS University Membership for details.

If there is a requirement to have a negative COVID test for approved business travel, then those related expenses would be allowable. Following University policy, a receipt showing proof of payment for the COVID test is required if >$75. Test results or any medical information around the testing should not be submitted with the reimbursement request. Documentation showing that a COVID test is required for travel to that country should be included (it may appear on instructions on the plane ticket, etc.).

If using sponsored funds, additional documentation may be required, including the below. Contact your grants manager for guidance. If test required from the U.S. to Foreign County:

  • Attempt to get a test through Harvard. Document if a test could not be obtained, or if the regular testing cadence would not suffice for travel (maybe it’s not within 72 hours).
  • Find a reasonable test cost. CVS is typically free for PCR tests. If this cannot be done, document why it can’t. This applies to both departure from home location and return location.
  • Ensure you’ve documented the travel and how it benefits the award and add the documentation to support the testing requirement.

If required from a Foreign Country to the U.S.:

  • Find a reasonable test cost. If this cannot be done, document why it can’t.

These expenses are at the discretion of the financial dean or designee. From a tax perspective, as long as there is a legal requirement to quarantine while on or returning from an approved Harvard business trip and all expenses meet the accountable plan rules, then those related expenses (meal/lodging) would be allowable . Additional restrictions may apply based on funding source (e.g., federally sponsored funds), check with your finance or sponsored office for guidance.

Trip cancellation insurance may be reimbursed on non-federal funds if approved in advance and it is for a compelling business reason. Travelers are cautioned that trip cancellation insurance does not necessarily provide coverage in all situations; purchase of a refundable ticket may be more appropriate.

Preparers/Approvers

In addition to documentation normally required for reimbursements, the updated vaccination and booster attestation (version 010422) or travel petition exception letter from the Vice Provost for International Affairs AND if, if traveling internationally, proof of registration with International SOS must be included. All other travel documentation (proof of vaccine and booster documentation submitted to HUHS, travel waivers, student pre-departure requirements for international travel) are not required on a reimbursement request.

No, an approver does not need to verify that the vaccination card has been set to HUHS. However, an approver must verify that an approval letter from the OVPIA has been included a reimbursement request if the traveler was required to petition for travel.

No, travel petition approval or registration for International SOS is not required to be included when processing a payment request for a grant/award/fellowship with a travel component. However, students and postdocs awarded a travel grant/fellowship need to follow school predeparture requirements which may include submitting a travel waiver, registering with International SOS, and other required pretravel forms. These documents would be kept by their awarding department.

Direct any questions to the OVPIA at [email protected] if:

  • Traveler will not include the vaccination and booster attestation form or did not follow the petition process, or
  • Traveler will not register for International SOS Program or sign the Missing International Form.

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Updated Guidance: Harvard International Travel & Reimbursement

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Dear Colleagues,

Please review the latest Harvard International Travel & Reimbursement Guidance. In short:

  • Travelers booking tickets through a Harvard preferred agency (Egencia, Travel Collaborative, BCD Travel, or Milne Travel) are automatically registered with International SOS and the agency receipt will serve as proof of registration. As long as this receipt is attached to the reimbursement, no further documentation is required.  
  • The International SOS Itinerary & Travel Brief registration confirmation email, or
  • A screenshot of the registered trip in the International SOS My Trips system.  
  • If the traveler did not register or does not have their receipt, they will need to attach the Missing International Travel Registration Form to their reimbursement.

The  Travel website  has been updated to include this new guidance as well as the updated  Missing International Travel Registration Form .

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Then your Acceptable Travel Dates:  April 3 rd - 8 th

And you want your Additional Personal Days to be: April 1 st -2 nd & April 9 th -14 th

Call BCD/Harvard Travel and obtain an itinerary (of the lowest fare) for the Acceptable Travel Dates (April 3rd- 8th).

Ask BCD for an itinerary with your actual traveling dates (these include the personal days; April 1st - April 14th)

  • If the price of your Acceptable Travel Dates (from Step 1) is cheaper than your Actual Travel Dates (from Step 2), you must write a check to “Harvard University” with the difference.
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Departments may also set up group bookings with one of our preferred vendors and provide the Department Card number or have the traveler supply their own card number at the time of booking. See Group Air Travel for more details.

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    Effective February 18, 2023, BCD Travel will no longer be a preferred Travel Agency Partner of Harvard. BCD will continue to support travelers who have already purchased tickets with travel dates beyond that time, however, we encourage you to begin using one of our other preferred agency partners to support your future travel needs including guest and/or meetings travel.

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    Effective February 18, 2023, BCD Travel will no longer be a preferred Travel Agency Partner of Harvard. BCD will continue to support travelers who have already purchased tickets with travel dates beyond that time. However, we encourage you to begin using one of our other preferred agency partners to support your future travel needs, including guest and/or meetings travel.

  5. Reminder: BCD Travel No Longer a Preferred Travel Agency, Effective

    Effective February 18, 2023, BCD travel will no longer be a preferred Travel Agency. BCD will continue to support travelers who have already purchased tickets with travel dates beyond that time. Any unused tickets/credits in the BCD travel bank need to be issued prior to February 18, 2023. The Travel Office encourages everyone to begin using one of Harvard's other preferred agency partners

  6. PDF Harvard International Travel and Reimbursement Guidance

    Harvard Travel Policy. dan Business Expense Policy . See the main Travel Websiteor additional information around travelf • Using a preferred agency such as BCD Travel, The Travel Collaborative, Milne Travel, or Egencia strongly is recommended. Our agencies are familiar with Harvard travel guidance and policies, COVID-19 safety, and

  7. PDF Harvard Travel and Reimbursement Guidance for Travel

    Using a Harvard Preferred Travel agency will result in your automatic registration with International SOS. • Using a preferred agency such as BCD Travel, The Travel Collaborative, Milne Travel or Egencia is strongly recommended. Our agencies are familiar with Harvard travel guidance and policies, COVID-19 safety, and entry

  8. Updated Harvard International Travel & Reimbursement Guidance

    September 29, 2022. Dear Colleagues, Please review the latest Harvard International Travel & Reimbursement Guidance. In short: Travelers booking tickets through a Harvard preferred agency (Egencia, Travel Collaborative, BCD Travel, or Milne Travel) are automatically registered with International SOS and the agency receipt will serve as proof of ...

  9. Updated Harvard International Travel & Reimbursement Guidance

    The University released an updated International Travel & Reimbursement Guidance. In Summary: Travelers booking tickets through a Harvard preferred agency (Egencia, Travel Collaborative, BCD Travel, or Milne Travel) are automatically registered with International SOS and the agency receipt will serve as proof of registration.

  10. Travel

    Effective February 18, 2023, BCD Travel will no longer be a preferred Travel Agency Partner of Harvard. BCD will continue to support travelers who have already purchased tickets with travel dates beyond that time. However, we encourage you to begin using one of our other preferred agency partners to support your future travel needs, including ...

  11. BCD Travel

    International Women's Day 2024 is an occasion for us all to #InspireInclusion in our personal and work spaces. The "Connections with BCD Travel" podcast is celebrating the movement with a special episode featuring Carolyn Pearson, CEO of inclusive travel safety organization Maiden Voyage, and BCD's Miriam Moscovici, Simone Gray and Hazel Smith.

  12. Updated COVID Travel Guidance

    Using a preferred agency such as BCD Travel, The Travel Collaborative, Milne Travel or Egencia is strongly recommended. Our agencies are familiar with Harvard travel guidance and policies, COVID-19 safety, and entryrequirements, can advise on best routing, and have access to Harvard discounts.

  13. PDF Harvard University Guest Traveler Authorization Form

    FOR USE WITH BCD TRAVEL, TRAVEL COLLABORATIVE or MILNE TRAVEL (PREFERRED VENDORS) Instructions: 1. Email the completed form to the agency- include the name of the traveler in the subject line: • BCD Travel - [email protected] or 800-610-5640 • Travel Collaborative - [email protected] or 617-497-8123 or 800-370-7400 ...

  14. PDF Travel

    the Harvard Travel Services website for additional information. Expenses charged to the ... B. Direct Billing using Harvard General Ledger Coding: direct billing is only available for tickets purchased through BCD Travel, a Harvard vendor partner. A Harvard employee traveler (or employee arranging travel on behalf of others) may directly bill ...

  15. PDF Department Cards and Guest Travel

    TRAVELER NAME (e.g., Guest Traveler Authorization Form - John Harvard). • BCD Travel - [email protected] or 800-610-5640 • Travel Collaborative - [email protected] or 617-497-8123 or 800-370-7400 ext. 23 ... • Milne Travel - [email protected] or 781-843-8952 . 5) Once the form has been sent to the agency, provide ...

  16. Egencia Online Travel Agency

    Preferred online booking tool/full service agency serving the Harvard Community.

  17. Updated Guidance: Harvard International Travel & Reimbursement

    Please review the latest Harvard International Travel & Reimbursement Guidance. In short: Travelers booking tickets through a Harvard preferred agency (Egencia, Travel Collaborative, BCD Travel, or Milne Travel) are automatically registered with International SOS and the agency receipt will serve as proof of registration. As long as this ...

  18. Reduced BCD Travel Agent Fees

    January 16, 2020. BCD has reduced their travel agent fees. Using BCD, or one of Harvard's other preferred travel agencies for Harvard business allows travelers to work with agents who are familiar with Harvard's travel policies, and take advantage of University discounts and other negotiated pricing which may include full refundable fares ...

  19. Can I add personal days to my travel?

    Step 2: Ask BCD for an itinerary with your actual traveling dates (these include the personal days; April 1st - April 14th) Step 3: If the price of your Acceptable Travel Dates (from Step 1) is cheaper than your Actual Travel Dates (from Step 2), you must write a check to "Harvard University" with the difference.

  20. Adding Personal Days to Business Travel

    For Example if your: Conference Date are: April 4th- 7th Then your Acceptable Travel Dates: April 3rd- 8th And you want your Additional Personal Days to be: April 1st-2nd & April 9th-14th Step 1: Call BCD/Harvard Travel and obtain an itinerary (of the lowest fare) for the Acceptable Travel Dates (April 3rd- 8th). Step 2:

  21. PDF Harvard Travel and Reimbursement Guidance

    Using a Harvard Preferred Travel agency will result in your automatic registration with International SOS. • Using a preferred agency such as BCD Travel, The Travel Collaborative, Milne Travel or Egencia is strongly recommended. Our agencies are familiar with Harvard travel guidance and policies, COVID-19 safety, and entry

  22. PDF COVID Travel Guidance dagted 01/05/2022

    Using a Harvard Preferred Travel agency will result in your automatic registration with International SOS. • Using a preferred agency such as BCD Travel, The Travel Collaborative, Milne Travel or Egencia is strongly recommended. Our agencies are familiar with Harvard travel guidance and policies, COVID -19 safety, and entry

  23. BCD Travel Authorization Form Process Being Discontinued

    The Web Voucher Travel Authorization Form (TAF) process with BCD will be discontinued on December 31, 2019. BCD will continue to be one of our Preferred Travel Agencies which include: BCD Travel, Egencia, The Travel Collaborative, Milne Travel and HTT. In order to purchase tickets you will now need to charge a Department Card, Corporate Card or the traveler's personal card. Departments may ...