Adoption Leave
For information about leaves of absence for adoption, please see information under Family Leaves.
Bereavement Leave (Staff and Administrator)
Family Leave
The university provides leave for qualified employees in accordance with state and federal leave laws. Please click on the following items for additional information on your rights and responsibilities, the doctor’s certification form, and a summary of your leave benefits with USD. Employees planning for a family leave should contact Human Resources. Employees not eligible for FMLA or CFRA will be granted leaves in accordance with any other legal requirements governing the specific type of leave, in accordance with the university’s established leave policies and practices, and with consideration for current business needs.
Family Leave (Faculty):
Family Leave – Bonding with newborn, adoption or foster care placement
- Quick Reference Guide for Bonding with a Newborn Child, Adoption, Foster Care Placement (Faculty)
- Request for Leave of Absence
Family Leave – Caring for a seriously ill family member
- Family Leave Doctor’s Certification form
- Quick Reference Guide for Family Leave (Faculty)
- Request for Leave of Absence
Family Leave (Staff)
Family Leave – Bonding with newborn, adoption, or foster care placement
- Quick Reference Guide for Family Leave – Bonding with a Newborn Child, Adoption/Foster Care Placement (Staff & Admin)
- Request for Leave of Absence
Family Leave Staff – Care for a seriously ill family member
- Family Leave Doctor’s Certification form
- Quick Reference Guide for Family Leave (Staff)
- Request for Leave of Absence
Family Leave (Administrator)
Family Leave – Bonding with newborn, adoption, or foster care placement
- Quick Reference Guide for Family Leave – Bonding with a Newborn Child, Adoption/Foster Care Placement (Staff & Admin)
- Request for Leave of Absence
Family Leave Administrator – Care for a seriously ill family member
- Family Leave Doctor’s Certification form
- Quick Reference Guide for Family Leave (Administrative)
- Request for Leave of Absence
Jury Duty Leave (Staff and Administrator)
Medical Leave
The university provides leave for qualified employees in accordance with state and federal leave laws. Please click on the following items for additional information on your rights and responsibilities, the doctor’s certification form, and a summary of your leave benefits with USD. Employees planning for a medical leave should contact Human Resources. Employees not eligible for FMLA or CFRA will be granted leaves in accordance with any other legal requirements governing the specific type of leave, in accordance with the university’s established leave policies and practices, and with consideration for current business needs.
Medical Leave (Faculty)
- Medical Leave Doctor’s Certification form
- Quick Reference Guide for Medical Leave (Faculty)
- Return to Work Certification form
- Request for Leave of Absence
Medical Leave (Staff)
- Medical Leave Doctor’s Certification form
- Quick Reference Guide for Medical Leave (Staff)
- Return to Work Certification form
- Request for Leave of Absence
Medical Leave (Administrator)
- Medical Leave Doctor’s Certification form
- Quick Reference Guide for Medical Leave (Administrator)
- Return to Work Certification form
- Request for Leave of Absence
Military Leave (Staff & Administrator)
Personal Leave
- Quick Reference Guide for Personal Leave (Faculty and Administrator)
- Quick Reference Guide for Personal Leave (Staff)
- Request for Leave of Absence
Pregnancy Leave
The university provides leave for qualified employees in accordance with state and federal leave laws. Please click on the following items for additional information on your rights and responsibilities, the doctor’s certification form, and a summary of your leave benefits with USD. Employees planning for a pregnancy leave should contact Human Resources. Employees not eligible for FMLA or CFRA will be granted leaves in accordance with any other legal requirements governing the specific type of leave, in accordance with the university’s established leave policies and practices, and with consideration for current business needs.
The University of San Diego supports breastfeeding mothers by providing a private, comfortable room for nursing. It is open to all students, staff and faculty free of charge. The room comes equipped with a glider, changing table, sink and cleansing supplies. Hours are Monday through Thursday 7am -11pm, Friday 7am – 10pm, Saturday 9am - 10pm, Sunday 9am – 11pm. To learn more about support and resources for mothers on campus, please visit www.sandiego.edu/womenscenter. You may view other breastfeeding facilities by viewing USD Breastfeeding Facilities.
Pregnancy Leave (Faculty)
- Pregnancy Disability Doctor’s Certification form
- Quick Reference Guide for Pregnancy Leave (Faculty)
- Return to Work Certification form
- Request for Leave of Absence
Pregnancy Leave (Staff)
- Pregnancy Disability Doctor’s Certification form
- Quick Reference Guide for Pregnancy Leave (Staff)
- Return to Work Certification form
- Request for Leave of Absence
Pregnancy Leave (Administrator)
- Pregnancy Disability Doctor’s Certification form
- Quick Reference Guide for Pregnancy Leave (Administrator)
- Return to Work Certification form
- Request for Leave of Absence
