Full-time faculty members planning to take leaves during the 2027–2028 Academic Year must apply during the 2026–2027 Academic Year.*
Faculty members should consult Professional Development Policies in the Faculty Handbook.
*If deadline dates fall on a weekend or holiday, the deadline will be the next business day
Sabbatical Leaves
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| September 15, 2026 | Sabbatical leave applications for 2027–2028 are due to the DPTCs |
| October 1 | Sabbatical leave reports are due to the Chairs (or Director of Faculty Development), Deans, and the Office of Academic Affairs for Spring 2026 sabbatical leaves. |
| October 15 | The DPTCs give their recommendations to the Chairs (or Director of Faculty Development). |
| November 2 | The Chairs (or Director of Faculty Development) give their recommendations to the Deans. |
| November 16 | The Deans give their recommendations to the Provost. |
| Before December Board of Trustees Meeting** | The Provost gives recommendations to the President and application materials to the appropriate committee of the Board of Trustees. |
| December** | The Board of Trustees votes on applications. |
| February 16, 2027 | Sabbatical leave reports are due to the Chairs (or Director of Faculty Development), Deans and Office of Academic Affairs for Fall 2026 sabbatical leaves. |
Pre-Tenure Leaves
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| May 1, 2026 | By this date, the faculty member notifies the Department Chair (or Director of Faculty Development) and the Dean of intent to apply in the coming Fall 2026 semester for a Pre-Tenure Leave in 2027–2028. |
| October 13 | Pre-tenure leave reports due to Chair (or Director of Faculty Development), Dean, and Office of Academic Affairs for Spring 2026 Pre-Tenure leaves. |
| November 16 | Pre-tenure leave applications due to Chairs (or Director of Faculty Development). |
| December 16 | Chairs' (or Director of Faculty Development’s) recommendations to Deans. |
| February 2, 2027 | Deans' recommendations to the Provost. |
| February 16 | Pre-tenure leave reports due to Chair (or Director of Faculty Development), Dean, and Office of Academic Affairs for Fall 2026 Pre-tenure leaves. |
| March 16 | The Provost forwards a written recommendation to the faculty member, the Chair (or Director of Faculty Development) and the Dean. |
Special Leaves
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| October 13, 2026 | Special leave reports due to Chair (or Director of Faculty Development), Dean, and Office of Academic Affairs for Spring 2026 Special leaves. |
| November 16 | Special leave applications due to Chairs (or Director of Faculty Development) and Deans. |
| By end of Fall 2026 | Deans’ recommendations to the Provost. |
| February 16, 2027 | Special leave reports due to Chair (or Director of Faculty Development), Dean, and Office of Academic Affairs for Fall 2026 Special leaves. |
| Early Spring 2027 | The Provost notifies the faculty member, the Chair (or Director of Faculty Development) and the Dean if approved. |
**Date to be determined