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Academic Leaves of Absence

Where to Start

Different offices on campus are responsible for processing leave requests. To expedite your leave request, please contact the appropriate office based on the type of position you hold or the type of leave you’re requesting.

The University only requires the minimum necessary information, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA), to process a medical leave of absence. For your protection, please take care when sending your health condition in e-mail communications. The UC Santa Cruz email system is not encrypted, therefore, to communicate your leave request use as little personal health information as possible.

Leaves Managed by APO

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Family & Medical Leave

Refer to the Academic Leaves by Title Group listing for information about leave of absence entitlements, including reproductive loss, how to request a leave, as well as links to other related university, state, and federal resources.

Leaves Managed by Other Campus Offices

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Non-Medical Leave

Contact your Divisional Academic Personnel Office for Sabbatical, Professional Development and Personal (non-medical) leaves of absence.

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Family, Medical & Non-Medical Leave

Contact the Staff HR Leave Administration Team for information relevant to your leave request.

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Contact Risk Services for information regarding workers’ compensation.
Contact Disability Management Services for information regarding reasonable accommodations, including the Pregnant Worker’s Fairness Act.

Last modified: Dec 17, 2024