ConnexUC
ConnexUC is a secure, award-winning web portal with access to UC’s Systemwide Travel Program comprehensive rates and benefits for all those affiliated with UC. The University of California negotiates discounts and rewards with major airlines, hotel properties, car rental companies, rail and travel agencies on behalf of our employees and students!
In addition to the travel savings, travelers who book via ConnexUC benefit from the following:
- Automatically registered for travel accident insurance coverage in the event of a medical emergency, natural disaster or other perilous events if traveling on UC business or any student-related sponsored event. Learn more about Risk Services here.
- Saves time as a single source for air, car and hotel reservations.
- Added ticket protection such as allowances for name changes, management of unused, non-refundable tickets, and agent assistance with airlines when changes are necessary.*
*Allowances vary by airline.
Access the ConnexUC portal in 4 easy steps:
- Request promo code by emailing uctravel@ucop.edu using your Berkeley email address for validation. Please note, the travel desk operates only during UC business hours; it’s not a 24/7 operation.
- Once you receive the promo code go to https://travel.ucop.edu/affiliate.
- Register and login!
- Access travel discounts!
Learn about the many benefits of ConnexUC here. In particular, students have access to some of the largest discounts of any type that ConnexUC offers on rental cars, even if they’re under 21 years old (renters aged 18-20 through Enterprise or Hertz). And, students can also bypass those long lines at most airport car rental counters by making sure you’ve signed up for one of the car rental agency’s premier-level memberships, which are complimentary when booking through ConnexUC. They allow you, at most airports, to go straight to your car and drive off.
- Enroll in Emerald Club(link is external) and earn with Emerald by renting with Enterprise and National.
- Enroll or update to Hertz Gold Plus Rewards(link is external)
- Enroll in the Dollar Express Rental Program or the Thrifty Blue Chip Program
A Sustainable Travel Guide is now available on the travel site. You’ll find helpful information and resources there, including instructions for how to book your air travel by selecting flights with the lowest CO2 emissions and how to find all-electric or hybrid vehicles at participating locations.
Have Questions?
For general questions – UC Central Travel Office
Email: uctravel@ucop.edu (8AM-5PM PT Mon-Fri)