Washburn University offers faculty the opportunity to pursue areas of academic interest through fall/spring academic sabbaticals and through summer Sweet sabbaticals.
Academic Sabbatical
Applications for AY26-27 are due to the academic dean's office by 5pm on October 31, 2025.
Academic Sabbatical Guidelines
Academic Sabbatical Application
Academic Sabbatical Committee Guidelines and Review Form
Academic Sabbatical Report Form
Academic Sabbatical Leave - Faculty Handbook
Sweet Sabbatical
Applications for summer 2026 are due to the dean's office by 5pm on January 23, 2026.
Sweet Sabbatical Committee Guidelines and Review Form
Sweet Sabbatical Leave - Faculty Handbook
Sabbatical Committee
For committee charge and current membership, please visit: Academic/Sweet Sabbatical Committee
