Due Dates for Sabbatical Request

The following schedules have been established for review of sabbatical leave requests, senior instructor recommendations, and promotion/tenure recommendations for the 2025 – 2026 Academic Year.  

Updated June 27, 2025

Sabbatical Leave Requests

Action Fall 2024
Sabbatical applications launch in Elements September 1, 2025
Applications due to department heads in Elements September 19, 2025
Applications due to Academic Affairs (via LSU Elements) October 3, 2025
Individual reviews by Provost, Vice Provosts, and Vice President for Research & Economic Development October 24, 2025
Collective review by Provost, Vice Provosts, and Vice President for Research & Economic Development  November 14, 2025
Final review by Provost November 28, 2025
Faculty will be notified of approval or denial by Academic Affairs December 5, 2025