Can I be reimbursed for a hotel room in San Francisco to save commuting from my home in Berkeley? I am attending a two-day conference and will spend the evening hours networking with colleagues.

While it may save time, UC policy is to reimburse only when the location is more than 40 miles from the traveler’s home or place of work, whichever is closer, unless the overnight stay is required by the employer (i.e., an event coordinator must be onsite for late night and early morning set-up).