Time Off & Leaves of Absence

Time off at National University

The Available Types of Time Off Chart provides a brief overview of each type of Time Off the University provides to employees, based on employment classification. For additional information, please refer to the HR Policies Manual.

Paid Sick Leave (PSL)

Eligible full-time Staff and Faculty accrue PSL on the date of hire. PSL cannot be used before it is accrued.

Paid Vacation

Full-time Staff begin to accrue vacation upon hire and are eligible to take vacation after completing 30 days of continuous employment.

Paid Holidays 

Active full and part-time Staff and full-time Faculty receive a total of 11 paid holidays per year plus Winter Recess

Leaves of Absence (LOA) - National University

Requesting LOA:

  • Email confidentialbenefits@nu.edu with details about your leave. If your leave is job-protected, you will be directed to Lincoln Financial with instructions to file your leave; otherwise, the Benefits Team will assist you.
  • Notify the Benefits Department of absences lasting greater than five (5) continuous workdays, so that a determination can be made regarding eligibility for leave, and to identify any required supporting documentation*
  • Employees must provide at least 30 days advance notice for a foreseeable event. In the event of unforeseen circumstances, provide notice as soon as practicable


Reasons for Leave:

  • Your pregnancy-related disability
  • Parental leave
  • Your own serious health condition
  • The care of a family member due to their own serious health condition
  • Assisting a qualifying family member who has a “qualified exigency” related to active duty or call to active duty with the Armed Forces
  • The care of a qualifying family member who is a covered service member of the United States Armed Forces who has a serious injury or illness in the line of duty while on active duty, or is a veteran of the Armed Forces including the National guard and Reserves at any time within 5 years preceding treatment for a serious injury of illness
  • Other reasons may apply. Please contact the Benefits Department to discuss additional options

*Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation: Should you need to request an accommodation, please have your health care provider complete the Request for Reasonable Accommodations form. While we do not need a diagnosis, your health care provider will need to explain how your limitations (temporary or permanent) impair your ability to perform the duties of your job and provides recommendations of specific reasonable accommodations



Required State and Federal Notices for LOA