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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Longevity/State Service Information
This article explains how Texas A&M counts creditable state service for longevity and hazardous duty pay, including employment with the Texas A&M System and other State of Texas agencies, even for student workers. It also clarifies that service with independent school districts, junior colleges and community colleges does not count, and directs employees to related resources and Leave Administration for help.
Vacation
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Vacation Accrual and Maximum Carry-Forward
Employees accrue vacation based on years of state service and may carry forward unused hours to the next fiscal year up to the maximums shown in the schedule, with part-time employees earning and carrying hours proportionally. Any vacation hours above the carry-forward limit convert to sick leave at the start of the next fiscal year, so employees should monitor their projected balances in Workday and coordinate time off with their supervisor in advance.
Vacation Accruals for Return-to-Work Retirees
Vacation leave accruals for return-to-work retirees depend on when they retired and when they are rehired, with key cutoff dates of June 1, 2005, and Sept. 1, 2005, determining whether accruals are based on total state service or only service since rehire. Return-to-work retirees may have sick leave restored if they return within certain timeframes, receive leave and holiday pay based on their FTE, do not receive longevity pay, and temporary/casual staff are not eligible for leave or holiday pay