Discover employee benefits at Fort Lewis College

Fort Lewis College provides a benefits program to support employee health, well-being, and financial security. Faculty, administrative professional staff, and classified staff receive health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, as well as retirement benefits tailored to their role. Benefits-eligible employees (.5 FTE and above) are covered from day one of employment.

Learn more about your benefits, including health insurance, wellness programs, generous employer retirement contributions, paid leave, campus perks, and professional development opportunities.

Paid holidays

Fort Lewis College offers 11 paid holidays for all faculty and staff.

Holidays Observed dates for 2025
New Year's Day Wednesday, January 1, 2025
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Friday, November 28, 2025
President's Day Friday, December 26, 2025
Memorial Day Monday, May 26, 2025
Juneteenth Thursday, June 19, 2025
Independence Day Friday, July 4, 2025
Labor Day Monday, December 29, 2025
Indigenous Peoples/Frances Xavier Cabrini Day Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Veterans Day Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Thanksgiving Day Thursday, November 27, 2025
Christmas Day Thursday, December 25, 2025

We have the discretion to grant requests for César Chávez Day, March 31, in lieu of another holiday within the same fiscal year. For details, please contact the Human Resources Office.

The holiday schedule does not apply to employees in the Physical Plant, Post Office and Police/Parking Services Essential Service Employees.