Academic Accommodations
The Graduate Division encourages student parents to maintain open lines of communication with their advisor and department in order to create academic solutions that work for all parties involved. In order to reinforce that cooperation and provide support to make accommodations possible, we offer options for parenting leaves of absence as well as expanded time-to-degree provisions for parenting demands.
Employment Accommodations
Graduate students who are employed as Academic Student Employees or Graduate Student Researchers are eligible for limited paid and unpaid leave options related to pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting. Students should work with their advisor/PI, department, Academic Personnel, and the Graduate Division to find the most suitable accommodations for their particular needs.
Human Resources WorkLife Services
The university offers programs, policies, referrals and education that support faculty, staff, and student employees in the pursuit of a fully integrated life. Check out their website for more information on workshops and events, wellness resources, flex work arrangements, and more.
Rights and Accommodations for Pregnant Students
Read more from the Office of Equal Opportunity & Sexual Harassment / Title IX about accommodations for pregnant students, including non-discrimination policies, absences and leaves, confidential campus resources, and more.
Lactation Support Program
Our campus offers access to lactation rooms, breast pumps and supplies, and other types of lactation support through the Human Resources department.
National Science Foundation's Career-Life Balance Initiative
If you are an NSF Fellow, be sure to check out their comprehensive set of family-friendly policies and practices aimed at improving career-life balance for graduate students in NSF-funded fields. The initiative promotes flexible start dates for NSF awardees and no-cost extensions, as well as supplemental funding requests to allow for continued research while the primary researcher is on family leave. You can view their brochure for more information.