Guidance While You're Away
Leaves of Absence (LOA)
Step-by-step instructions, forms, timelines, and return-to-work guidance for employees who may not have SharePoint access during a continuous leave.
At National University, we understand that life happens, and we’re here to support you when you need time away. If you need to be out for more than five (5) consecutive workdays for a reason other than vacation, such as caring for your own or a qualified family member’s serious health condition, bonding with a new child, or fulfilling military service, you may be eligible for a Leave of Absence (LOA).
Quick Links: Overview | Forms | Return-to-Work
How to Request Leave
The Available Types of Time Off Chart below provides an overview of the time off options offered by the University, based on your employment classification. For details, please refer to the HR Policies Manual.
Pay & Benefits During Leave
Full-time Staff begin to accrue vacation upon hire and are eligible to take vacation after completing 30 days of continuous employment.
Forms & Documents
Active full and part-time Staff and full-time Faculty receive a total of 11 paid holidays per year plus Winter Recess (the dates between Christmas and New Year's).
Return-to-Work (RTW)
At National University, we understand that life happens, and we’re here to support you when you need time away. If you need to be out for more than five (5) consecutive workdays for a reason other than vacation, such as caring for your own or a qualified family member’s serious health condition, bonding with a new child, or fulfilling military service, you may be eligible for a Leave of Absence (LOA).
Active NU Employees (with SSO access)
For details on Leaves of Absence (LOA), including certification forms, policies, and process guides, please visit the Time Away & Accommodations SharePoint. Access requires National University employee Single Sign-On (SSO) credentials.
NU Employees Currently on Leave (no SSO access)
If you are currently on leave and need assistance or have questions, please email confidentialbenefits@nu.edu for support.
Reasonable Accommodations
Employees who need a workplace accommodation, whether related to a medical condition, religious belief or practice, ergonomic need, or lactation, or other workplace circumstance, may request an accommodation at any time.
- Visit the Time Away & Accommodations SharePoint to learn more about the process and access forms (SSO login required).
- If you need assistance or you're unable to access SharePoint, please email confidentialbenefits@nu.edu.
Confidentiality Notice: All medical information obtained in connection with an accommodation request will be kept confidential and maintained separately from personnel files.