Procedures for Requesting a Leave of Absence

Leave of Absence form (opens in Word)

  1. The faculty member completes the Leave of Absence form (available above).
    • NOTE: All faculty taking leave must contact the Benefits office (303-735-6500) regarding benefits eligibility. However, faculty who accept another position elsewhere are not eligible for benefits through CU, according to Boulder campus policy, available here.
    • NOTE: Research funds may not be spent during periods of leave without pay without written permission of the Department Chair and Dean of the College.
  2. The Chair/Director approves and sends to the Dean's office at 275 UCB.
  3. The Associate Dean and the Dean each review the request, and approve/deny by signing.
  4. The request is sent by the Dean's office to the Associate Vice Chancellor's office for review.
  5. A copy of the approved/denied request is sent to the Chair/Director and staff assistant in the department and to the A&S HR center. The original signed request is placed in the faculty member's personnel file.