The University provides paid vacation leave to benefits-eligible employees based upon employee classification. Vacation will be earned each pay based upon the number of hours in a regular pay status. Vacation time will not be paid and may not be utilized during the initial three (3) months of employment.
- 515.1.1 Level 12 or Higher. Exempt Staff classified pay level 12 or higher earn 20 days of vacation per year.
- 515.1.2 Level 11 and Below. Exempt Staff classified pay level 11 and below earn vacation based upon 15 days of vacation during years one through four and 20 days during years five and above.
- 515.1.3 Employees Not Covered. Regular Faculty and Instructors (except librarians) are not covered by the vacation policy.
- 515.1.4 Coaching Staff. Any vacation allowances for eligible coaching staff will be administered by the Athletic Director’s Office.
- 515.1.5 Librarians. Librarians earn 20 days of vacation per year.
All full‑time Non-Exempt Staff earn vacation based on the following schedule:
| Vacation Earned During | Days |
| Year 1 through 3 | 12 |
| Year 4 through 6 | 15 |
| Year 7 and above | 20 |
All full-time Non-Exempt Professional Staff earn vacation based upon 15 days of vacation during years one through four and 20 days of vacation during years five and above.
The maximum accrual at any time shall be twice the annual allowance. After the maximum vacation allowance has been reached, no further vacation accumulation will occur until vacation time is used.