Support for Pregnant & Parenting Students

Support for Pregnant & Parenting Students

Through guidance by the Department of Education, Title IX Educational Amendments of 1972 that prohibit discrimination based on gender were expanded in 1975 to also include pregnancy, childbirth, false pregnancy, miscarriage, abortion and other related conditions.

Pregnant and parenting students are guaranteed equal access to all educational activities and programs, including classes, labs, athletics, clubs, organizations and the same academic accommodations available to anyone with a temporary disability or medical condition.

Reasonable Modifications & Academic Accommodations

Under Title IX, students are entitled to reasonable modifications and academic accommodations like housing adjustments, excused absences, class breaks or alternative learning options (under certain circumstances).
 
The Title IX Office helps students understand their rights and connects them with resources, like the Center for Academic Success for temporary disability accommodations. Students can access a variety of reasonable modifications, such as those outlined in the Supporting Pregnant and Parenting students policy.

Referral Form

Want to learn more about your rights, options and resources as a pregnant & parenting student? Fill out a referral form to meet with the Title IX Office.

Want to meet with the Title IX Office to learn more about your rights, options and resources as a pregnant and parenting student? Submit a request form or contact the Title IX Coordinator directly via the contact information below.

Lactation Room Access

At Susquehanna, we prioritize your well-being and understand the importance of breaks during classes, activities, practice or work. The Blough-Weis Library’s Violence Intervention and Prevention (VIP) Center offers a lactation room for students and employees on a first come, first served basis.

Employees interested in office retrofits for lactation should contact Facilities Management.