一高校请假系统新增 “生理假”，引关注

A Chinese university has drawn widespread attention after adding a "menstrual leave" option to its online absence request system, according to recent social media posts.

Screenshots shared online show that students at Zhongnan University of Economics and Law can now select "menstrual leave" alongside conventional categories such as sick leave, personal leave, and bereavement leave. Some students had previously complained that they were asked to provide medical proof when applying for sick leave due to menstrual discomfort.

A student from the university told China Youth Daily that the new feature appeared to have been added after a recent system update — just two weeks ago, the option was not available. Under the new arrangement, students no longer need to submit additional documentation for menstrual leave.

Confirming the update, a staff member from the university's student affairs department told Daxiang News that the menstrual leave function is currently in a testing phase.

The move has been widely praised online as a sign of the university's student-centered care, with many calling on other institutions and local authorities to follow suit.

Menstrual leave policies have already been introduced in various regions across China. The concept dates back to 1993, when national regulations jointly issued by five departments stated that female employees suffering from severe dysmenorrhea or menorrhagia, confirmed by medical or maternal and child health institutions, may be granted one to two days of leave during menstruation as appropriate.

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