Human Resources Service Center

Performance Evaluation Frequency

Evaluation Frequency

CSU employee Collective Bargaining Agreements(opens in new window) (CBA) or Policies and Programs determine the frequency of performance reviews.  Refer to employee's status for performance evaluation frequency.

Permanent - All CBA Units

Annual - includes the previous 12-month period.  The end date of the evaluation period may reset the following year's due date.

Probationary Employees - All CBA Units

Unit 1 - 12-month (evaluations should be completed at least once prior to the end of the probationary period)

Units 2, 5, 7, 9 - 3-month, 6-month, 11-month

Unit 4 - At least annually  

Unit 6 - 6-month, 11-month

Unit 8 - 6-month, 9-month, 12-month

Temporary Employees - All CBA Units

Periodic - at the least annually.  Evaluations should be completed at least once during the appointment period or one-year after hire, whichever is earliest.  Review appropriate CBA for details.

Non-Represented Employees

C99 - Annual or Periodic

MPP - 6-month, 12-month in first year of hire, and annually thereafter (typically by June 30)

Reference Information for each Unit or CBID