Accruals start on date of hire or first date of eligibility, and are pro-rated based on assigned FTE. Please refer to the Campus Handbook for more information.

Note: Please refer to the campus handbook for information on Leaves of Absence or contact Human Resources (x4830), for assistance.

Use of Time Off Benefits When Notice of Termination is Provided

The last day worked will be the effective employment termination date. Employees who have submitted their notice of resignation or retirement may not use their time off benefits (i.e. vacation, sick, floating holiday, weather days, winter break or unused College Holiday) to extend their termination end date.

College Holidays & Winter Break Schedule

College Holidays start accruing on the first day of employment, prorated by the holidays left in the fiscal year and by the employee’s FTE. Accruals there after will occur on July 1st of each fiscal year.

During the 2025–2026 fiscal year, the College will observe designated holidays and winter break on the following dates:

Holiday

Actual Date

Date Observed

Independence Day

Friday, July 4

Friday, July 4

Labor Day

Monday, September 1

Monday, September 1

Thanksgiving Day

Thursday, November 27

Thursday, November 27

Native American Heritage Day

Friday, November 28

Friday, November 28

Christmas Eve

Wednesday, December 24

Wednesday, December 24

Christmas Day

Thursday, December 25

Thursday, December 25

Winter Break Day

Friday, December 26

Friday, December 26

Winter Break Day

Monday, December 29

Monday, December 29

Winter Break Day

Tuesday, December 30

Tuesday, December 30

Winter Break Day

Wednesday, December 31

Wednesday, December 31

New Year's Day

Thursday, January 1

Thursday, January 1

Juneteenth

Friday, June 19

Friday, June 19

Additional information regarding college holidays and winter break can be found in the Campus Handbook.