Educational Leave

It is the University of Virginia’s objective to allow employees to take leave from work to pursue study related to their work at the University.

I. EMPLOYEES TO WHOM POLICY APPLIES

This policy applies to full-time and part-time classified salaried employees, University staff, and salaried research assistants.

II. EDUCATIONAL LEAVE CONSIDERATIONS

A. To further education Educational leave may be granted, at the discretion of the University, for the purpose of allowing employees time to further their education through study related to their work at the University.

B. With or without pay At the University’s discretion, employees may be allowed to take educational leave with full, partial, or no pay. Educational leave with full or partial pay is administered by University Employee Career Services; educational leave without pay is described in the Leave Without Pay policy.

C. Educational aid Financial assistance for study related to an employee's work may be available from an employee's department.

III. DURATION OF EDUCATIONAL LEAVE

Educational leave is limited to 12 months. Extensions to this leave, up to an additional 12 months, may be granted by the Department of Human Resource Management.