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Your Time Away

UTSW implemented a modern and flexible comprehensive leave program called Your Time Away, which gives employees more options for how they use their paid time off, includes a Paid Parental Benefit, provides a set holiday schedule with three additional floating holidays, and makes available a new Medical Hardship Leave Pool for employees in a time of need. The new program began Sept. 1, 2024.

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Have a question for Human Resources?

We are available by phone 214-648-9810 or HR@UTSouthwestern.edu.

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2024 – 2025 Vacation and Holiday Schedule

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Benefits & Insurance

Your starting point for everything from medical and dental insurance to pregnancy and parenting assistance, and more

Discounts

Employee Discounts

Score some great deals with discounts specifically for UT Southwestern employees

Get help

Employee Support

Get help now from an experienced counselor for personal problems at home or at work

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Life Events

Find out what may be necessary due to a Life Event, such as death, marital status change, birth of a child, and more

Taking time off

Your Time Away

All you need to know about time away, including Leave, Holidays, and Vacations

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Retirement

Your retirement checklist includes need-to-know info about insurance for retirees, financial retirement accounts, and more

Wellness

Wellness

Resources to help you Quit Smoking or Stay Fit at Home, plus info about Pregnancy, Nursing, and Child Care

FY25 Holidays

Date

Holiday

Academic Offices

Clinics and Ancillary Support

Central Administration

September 2, 2024 (Monday)

Labor Day

Closed

Closed

Closed

November 28, 2024 (Thursday)

Thanksgiving Day

Closed

Closed

Closed

November 29, 2024 (Friday)

Thanksgiving Holiday

Closed

Closed

Closed

December 25, 2024 (Wednesday)

Christmas Day

Closed

Closed

Closed

January 1, 2025 (Wednesday)

New Year’s Day

Closed

Closed

Closed

January 20, 2025 (Monday)

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Closed

Closed

Closed

May 26, 2025 (Monday)

Memorial Day

Closed

Closed

Closed

June 19, 2025 (Thursday)

Emancipation Day (Juneteenth)

Closed

Closed

Closed

July 4, 2025 (Friday)

Independence Day

Closed

Closed

Closed

How do I…

For New Employees

  • Obtain a Parking Permit

    All faculty, staff, and students who park a vehicle on UT Southwestern property, whether the property is owned or leased, are required to pay for parking. Fees are assessed at the beginning of each fiscal year. There is no free parking.

  • Check My Eligibility for Benefits

    As a benefits-eligible UT Southwestern employee working 30 hours or more a week, you can get free health insurance for yourself, excellent rates for dependent coverage, plus dental and vision insurance for you and your benefits-eligible dependents.

    Check My Eligibility

  • Enroll in Benefits
    • Go to My UT Benefits
    • Under “Enroll Now,” click “My UT Benefits.” 
    • Click “Get Started.” 
      • Follow the prompts to add your dependents (spouse and/or children). 
      • Update your tobacco survey responses. 
      • Click the tiles to select or decline coverage. 
  • Set Up Direct Deposit

    Prior to receiving your first paycheck, you must set up direct deposit as your method of payment.

    • Go to PeopleSoft > Employee Self Service > Payroll > Direct Deposit
  • Get My Scrubs

    UT Southwestern provides proprietary scrubs for faculty, house staff, and medical and PA students practicing in clinical areas where scrubs are required, including William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital, Zale Lipshy Pavilion, and Outpatient Surgery Center.

    Scrub Access Request

    Scrubs are distributed through badge access at the Scrub EX Stations located in the following areas:

    • Clements 2nd floor, north side surgical area
    • Clements 3rd floor, north side surgical area
    • Zale Lipshy surgical area
    • Outpatient Surgery Center

    For questions or assistance, contact Marie Novy: 214-633-4393 | marie.novy@utsouthwestern.edu

For All Employees

Are you or a family member having personal problems at home or at work?

Get help now. 24-hour employee support line: 855-420-0734

Learn More About Help in Crisis

Questions about general HR information?

HR Main Office
214-648-9810

HR@UTSouthwestern.edu

In Person: Pickens Medical Education & Conference Center (NG)
6001 Forest Park Rd., Suite NG3.111
Dallas, TX 75235
Hours: Weekdays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Walk-ins only

By mail: UT Southwestern Medical Center
Office of Human Resources
Mail Code 9023
5323 Harry Hines Blvd.
Dallas, Texas 75390-9023

Questions about your benefits?

Benefits Help Line
214-648-9830

benefits@utsouthwestern.edu