Supporting our employees means recognizing the importance of time away from work. Georgetown’s Paid Time Off (PTO) benefits reflect our commitment to well-being, balance, and long-term success.
PTO Updates
PTO
To reduce the University’s growing financial liability from unused accrued PTO – and to encourage staff to take time off – the University is transitioning from an accrual to an allotment…
May 12, 2025
All eligible administrative employees receive an allotment of PTO according to the designated leave schedule based on position, length of service and number of hours worked. PTO hours are deposited in an employee’s PTO bank (GMS) at the start of each fiscal year. New employees will receive a prorated allotment based on the month in which their employment begins. Part-time employees receive a prorated allotment based on hours worked in the previous fiscal year.
Annual Allotment
Years of Service as of July 1 | Max. PTO Allotment Per Year |
|---|---|
Up to 1 | 21 days (168 hours) |
Up to 2 | 22 days (176 hours) |
Up to 3 | 23 days (184 hours) |
Up to 4 | 24 days (192 hours) |
Up to 5 | 25 days (200 hours) |
5+ | 26 days (208 hours) |
Request PTO
PTO is requested via GMS. Once you’ve submitted your request, it is routed to your supervisor for approval.
Manager Toolkit
This toolkit provides supervisors with practical guidance and tools to support effective leave planning, ensure policy compliance, and help teams balance operational needs with employee time off.