For ÎÄÐù̽»¨ Students, Faculty, and Staff who are Pregnant or Parenting

For ÎÄÐù̽»¨ Students, Faculty, and Staff who are Pregnant or Parenting

The ÎÄÐù̽»¨ is committed to a welcoming, accessible, and inclusive environment for pregnant and parenting members of our community:Ìý

Resources for Undergraduate and Graduate StudentsÌýÌý

How Does Title IX Protect Me?Ìý

Title IX protects pregnant and parenting students from discrimination. This includes pregnancy, childbirth, false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, miscarriage, or recovery from any of these conditions. It is illegal to exclude a pregnant student from any part of an educational program due to their pregnancy and parenting status.Ìý

Adjustments and AccommodationsÌý

Any special services provided to students with temporary medical conditions must also be provided to a pregnant student in need of those same services. Reasonable adjustments may include, but are not limited to:Ìý

  • Larger deskÌý
  • Frequent bathroom breaksÌý
  • Flexibility with attendance and deadlinesÌý
  • Makeup/online workÌý
  • Incomplete in course
  • Course withdrawalÌýÌý

For additional information on resources available to pregnant or recently pregnant students, please contact EOIX at TitleIX@du.edu.ÌýÌý

If you feel you have been discriminated against due to parenting or pregnancy, please submit a to EOIX.Ìý

Resources for Faculty and StaffÌý

Help for Working Parents at the ÎÄÐù̽»¨Ìý

As your family grows, know that there are many resources available for faculty and staff. The ÎÄÐù̽»¨ is dedicated to helping you maintain health, wellness, and balance.Ìý

For information on the Pregnant Workers Fairness Acts (PWFAs) please contact TitleIX@du.edu.Ìý

For additional information on resources available to working parents, please contact HRIC. Ìý

If you feel you have been discriminated against due to parenting or pregnancy, please submit a to EOIX.Ìý

If you are unsure of where to go, please contact EOIX for assistance at TitleIX@du.edu.