We are your resource for guidance and coordination when you need to be away from work for your own medical condition, including pregnancy, the medical condition of a family member, military leave, or for parental bonding.

The leave of absence information described here is NOT applicable to a work-related injury.
When a leave of absence is needed because of a work-related injury, please contact Workers’ Compensation.

 

Open Enrollment 2026 is here!

Make changes and enroll by Friday, Nov. 20, 2026, at 5 p.m. To learn more about 2027 choices, changes and costs, visit the Open Enrollment website or the UCnet webpage. You can also explore the Open Enrollment Demo for a step-by-step guide to the enrollment process on UCPath.

¡La Inscripción Abierta de 2026 ya está aquí!

Realice cambios e inscríbase antes del viernes, 20 de noviembre de 2026, a las 5 p.m. Para obtener más información sobre las opciones, cambios y costos para el 2027, visite el sitio web de Inscripción Abierta o la página web de UCnet. También puede explorar la demostración de inscripción abierta para obtener una guía paso a paso del proceso de inscripción en UCPath.

* Leaves for Academic titles are administered through Academic Personnel, please click here for Academic Personnel.

Download icon  Requesting a Leave of Absence

Submit a ticket in HR ServiceNow to request a leave.

If you do not know your UCSBNetID and/or password, or are unable to login, please contact
the ITS service center at: https://ithelp.ucsb.edu or call (805) 893-5000.

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Requesting a leave of absence

 

Lifecycle of a Leave

Getting paid while on leave
Benefits while on leave
Returning to work

 

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