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University Staff can accrue 22 days of vacation a year

10 Testimonials
Vacation Packages University Staff

CU's generous vacation package gives you 22 days a year.

At CU, our employees’ well-being is vital to maintain a healthy work environment for both yourself and your coworkers. That’s why we offer generous vacation so you can take the time to rejuvenate and relax.

Full-time University Staff are eligible to receive up to 22 working days of paid vacation. Part-time University Staff earn prorated leave based on the total number of hours worked each month. It provides ample time to enjoy some much-needed TLC. 

This amount of vacation time starts accruing immediately when you begin working at CU.

22
vacation days per year

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Testimonials
Jerman Lopez, Assistant Director, EHS / CU Denver
April 2023

I really enjoy being able to use my accrued vacation time to take time to re-energize myself and take care of my mental well-being so that I can come back to work ready to continue to do my best!

Katrina Nicholson, Senior HR Coordinator / CU Anschutz
April 2023

The time we are given for vacation is more than enough to offer time with family, mindfulness vacation, and self-care

James Raith, Professional Research Assistant / CU Boulder
June 2023

My feedback is that you should also mention that employees can 'bank' up to 44 vacation days before losing them, and that they don't roll over each year. It's a very friendly policy!

Jill Penafiel, Education Manager / CU Anschutz
June 2023

It has been great to get 22 vacation days per year. It would be even better if I could use them all! I seem to be part of the sweep every year, but I do my best to keep up.

Barry Sparks, Facilities Management Outreach Program Manager / CU Boulder
June 2023

22 Vacation days per year is an extremely generous benefit that encourages wellness.

James Negus, Research Scientist / CU Boulder
September 2023

CU's benefits are unparalleled. With 22 vacation days, I feel more freedom to take time off!

Jonathan Royal, Philanthropic Research Strategy and Grants Program Manager / UCCS
September 2023

Going with my wife and 4 little kids to Mueller State Park to see the changing leaves on a Friday morning. It will be a wonderful chance to see beauty and take things slow.

Lindley Pagels, HR & Operations Manager / CU Anschutz
October 2023

CU's generous vacation leave helped me cover part of my maternity leave so I was able to comfortably spend the first few months home with my son without having to worry about my income being less than when I was working. I can't put a price on how valuable that time with him was, especially not having to worry a change in our monthly income.

Brenna Pula, Warehouse Tech / CU Boulder
October 2023

I am SO thrilled that CU has such extensive PTO and sick leave available. It really eases my mind knowing I can stay home when I'm feeling under the weather or when my son is sick. It's also really, really good for my mental health to have PTO that I can use to take time off to rest and spend time with my family. Putting in for time off over the holidays gives me something to look forward to, allows me time to play fun activities with my family and overall just gives me a better quality of life and work/life balance.

Jessica Morris, Employee Wellness Program Director / CU Boulder
July 2024

I am grateful for CU's generous vacation leave benefit. This year it allowed me to take an international trip that would not have been possible if I had not accrued so much leave!

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