Leaves, accommodations, and time off

Please see the pages in this section for more information about Childbirth Accommodation and Parental Accommodation; Leave for US National Service; Medical leave; and Personal leave.

The summary below helps graduate students understand their eligibility for various types of academic and employment leaves, accommodations, and other time off.

Specifically, the information below provides a high-level snapshot of this eligibility based upon appointment/funding status. Click on each appointment/funding status to view eligibility for leaves, accommodations, and other time off from academics and employment.

Note that, in some cases, benefit eligibility is subject to certain conditions and/or requires a particular action (e.g., enrolling or applying).

Grad Leaves/Accommodations table