Sabbatical Frequently Asked Questions

What are the types of paid professional leaves?

There are two types of paid professional leaves: sabbatical and difference-in-pay (DIP).

What is the duration of a paid professional leave?

For a sabbatical, academic-year faculty may request either one semester (1-Sem) at full pay or one academic year (AY) at half-pay. 12-month faculty and librarians may request either 4-months at full pay or 8-months at half-pay.

For a DIP, academic-year faculty may request one semester or one academic year at the DIP pay rate. 12-month faculty and librarians may request up to 12 months at the DIP pay rate.

How much do I get paid while on a paid professional leave?

For a sabbatical, academic-year faculty receive either 6 pay checks for their full monthly pay for a 1-Sem leave, or 12 pay checks for half of their monthly pay for an AY leave. 12-month faculty and librarians receive either 4 pay checks for their full normal monthly pay for a 4-month leave, or 8 pay checks for half of their monthly pay for an 8-month leave.

For a DIP, faculty receive the difference between their full monthly pay and the current replacement value ($5,007) for the pay checks for the DIP leave. Faculty considering a one-half salary (AY/8-month) sabbatical, particularly senior faculty, should investigate the possible monetary advantage of applying for a DIP leave instead.

What is the due date to submit an application?

Sabbatical and DIP applications must be submitted by the deadline of 5 p.m. on October 15. In the event of an urgent need for expedited leave consideration, a DIP application may be submitted outside of the normal deadline.

Do I need my department chair’s approval prior to submitting an application?

No. Your department chair will provide the Administration with input (a departmental impact statement for a sabbatical or a recommendation for a DIP) which will be considered before the Administration makes a final decision.

Who reviews paid leave applications?

For a sabbatical, the Professional Leaves Committee reviews applications and makes a recommendation to the Administration.

For a DIP, the Department Leaves Committee reviews applications and makes a recommendation to the department chair. The chair will forward the leaves committee’s recommendation to the appropriate administrator.

How will my application be evaluated?

For a sabbatical, UPS 260.102 opens in a new window PDF file type and the CBA guide the Committee. We will be concerned with the substance of the proposed project in the context of the relevant discipline, the impact of the project on the applicant and CSUF, and the likelihood of completion.

For a DIP, UPS 260.104 opens in a new window PDF file type and the CBA guide the Department Leaves Committee.

What are the relevant documents I should review in preparing my application for a paid professional leave?

UPS 260.102 opens in a new window PDF file type and Article 27 PDF file type of the Unit 3 CBA provide the timelines, evaluation criteria, review process, and conditions for granting sabbaticals.

For DIP leaves, consult UPS 260.104 opens in a new window PDF file type and Article 28 opens in a new window PDF file type of the Unit 3 CBA.