The Academic & Student Affairs Office (ASA) supports students who are pregnant and students who are new parents. We provide an array of accommodations to student parents so they can maintain academic success throughout their pregnancy and upon returning to classes after the birth of their child. Accommodations include, but are not limited to, the following: ​

• Adjusting course loads, section times, and enrollment limits where possible
• Providing exam accommodations offering flexibility with the published exam schedule; facilitating an alternate testing environment
• Permitting students to take breaks during classes or exams ​
• Deferring exams and final projects due to the birth of a child and for related medical issues
• Seating accommodations so students can sit on aisle seats for easy entry/departure
• Parking accommodations so students can park in the surface lots near the school
• Advising students on course selection and schedule planning to best address missed classes.*
• Lactation/nursing room access
• Facilitating a short Leave of Absence (LOA) for the birth of a child or for pregnancy health-related concerns​
• Liaising with the Owen Partners Association for support and resources
• Facilitating a connection to the Student Access Services for additional accommodations (readers, scribes, etc.)

Please note that accommodations vary by individual and will be determined by the Academic & Student Affairs (ASA) team in consultation with the student parent. Students are encouraged to reach out to the ASA team as soon as possible to review accommodation options and to create a plan.

*ASA provides individualized advising for students as they work through the unique details of their respective situations. This can include scheduling classes that support several options, such as live video feeds, video class recordings, asynchronous online learning, and/or formalized note-taking for any classes missed. Faculty and students work together, in conjunction with the ASA Team, to find effective and feasible ways for students to keep up with instructional material.