At the University of Iowa, we believe a strong work-life balance is essential to the overall health and well-being of our faculty and staff. That's why we offer a substantial package of time-off benefits.

Vacation / Sick Time
Almost all full- and part-time faculty and staff are eligible for vacation and sick leave.


Cat Leave
Catastrophic Leave is a continuation of salary/benefits for eligible employees who have exhausted all paid leave.

Leave of Absence
A time period when an employee is absent from their job for a specific period of time.