Ohio University

Faculty at Ohio University may request unpaid leaves of absence for family or medical reasons, military deployment, and personal or professional development.  Policy details are contained in the faculty handbook.

To request an unpaid leave, attach supporting documentation to the form linked below and submit the documents to your department chair or school director for review.  If approved, the request will be forwarded to the college dean and the executive vice president and provost's office for approval.  

For leaves falling under Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) guidelines, the completed FMLA form and documentation must be attached to the form.

Faculty Handbook Policy

Unpaid Leave of Absence Form

FMLA Forms Overview (OU Human Resources)