What is Connexxus? 
It's a new UC-wide travel program developed as part of the University’s Strategic Sourcing Initiative. Connexxus offers University travelers excellent pricing options for airfares, hotels and car rentals through a secure web portal, with options ranging from full agent assistance to online booking.

What are the benefits of Connexxus?
Connexxus offers:

• Reduced car rental rates, with full insurance coverage from Hertz, National and Enterprise.

• Significant hotel discounts from Marriott, Starwood and Wyndham hotels.

• Air travel discounts on American, Continental, Delta, Jet Blue and Virgin America.

All travel booked through the Connexxus system is automatically forwarded to the University’s travel insurance provider, and no further registration is required. 

How do I use Connexxus? 
Access the system through the Connexxus portal. In addition to the online booking tools available through the Connexxus Portal, UC Merced is implementing a separate pre-trip authorization process that will replace the BruinBuy method of payment for airline ticket direct billing.

Training for these tools is available through UC Merced's Training Site.

Access the UC Merced Connexxus Portal