Sick Leave Policy

Sick Leave

• Students on sick leave are required to contact the designated member of staff (by email) on the first day of sickness.
• DCULS will keep a record of student attendance, and document absences.
• A medical certificate may be requested by DCULS in cases of extended sick leave.
• The DCU Language Services Welfare Officer is available to assist students regarding medical services.

Non EU students (or ILEP students):

• The student must contact designated member of staff on the first day of absence due to illness.
• The student must contact the designated member of staff on each subsequent day of sickness.
• A valid medical certificate must be submitted on the first day of return to the school.
• The certificate will be kept in the school attendance records for the student.
• Uncertified sick leave will be recorded as absence and will impact upon a student’s attendance record.

The nominated DCULS staff member for sick leave issues is:

Ed Larkin

Operations Administrator
Office VBG11, Dublin City University, Glasnevin, Dublin 9
Telephone: +353 1 700 5678
Email: dculsattendance@dcu.ie