Vacation Leave

Overview

Texas A&M University provides eligible employees with paid vacation leave each year, determined by the length of state service. Employees can begin using vacation accruals after six months of continuous state employment. This benefit supports work-life balance and ensures employees can take time off for rest and personal activities.

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Eligibility

Eligible employees may begin to use vacation accruals after six months of continuous state employment. Previous state employment counts towards this requirement. Specific eligibility and approval will vary depending on individual circumstances. Employees are encouraged to review the relevant policies and procedures or contact the appropriate support team for detailed information.

Resources

Need More Help?

Click the "Ask a Vacation Leave Question" button on the top right of this page.  Complete the required fields and submit the request. You will receive an open ticket notification.  If additional information is needed, you will be contacted by the respective support team.  Ticket status can be tracked in the portal under the View Tickets tab.

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