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Leave request formBenefits-eligible faculty, staff and classified employees

Leave eligibility summaryView leave eligibility based on employment status


Colorado Mesa University & the State of Colorado recognizes that there may be circumstances in an employee's lives, both planned and unplanned which require the employee to be away from work. For this reason, CMU and the State has established a number of leave options to accommodate the employee and his or her family. As professionals, we know that regular attendance is an essential part of our job. Use your leave responsibly and follow your department's and Colorado Mesa University's policies for requesting and reporting absences. Any leave should be requested as far in advance as possible.

Noted below is general information about the various leave policies provided by Colorado Mesa University and the State of Colorado. Please refer to the Employment Handbooks on the 'Policies, Procedures & Manuals' page for detailed information about the leave policies or contact the Human Resources Department.

Leave options based on employment status

Other types of leave