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Pregnancy and Related Conditions

Saint Vincent College does not discriminate in its education program or activity against any student based on the student’s current, potential, or past pregnancy or related conditions.

Title IX’s prohibition against discrimination based on sex, includes discrimination against pregnant students in college programs and activities. Title IX also prohibits treating one sex differently than another regarding parental status.    

You may request supportive measures through the Title IX Office because of pregnancy, childbirth, and conditions related to pregnancy.  If you have a chronic medical condition related to pregnancy and/or if you experience a pregnancy-related complication, you may also contact the Accommodations Office in Academic Affairs for further support.  

Prohibited Conduct

What types of supportive measures are offered through the Title IX Office for pregnant students?

Supportive measures are made on a case-by-case basis and may include:
  • Assistance with course load and scheduling
  • Excused absences for pregnancy or childbirth
  • Classroom modifications such as requesting a larger desk
  • Permitting temporary access to elevators
  • Rescheduling tests or exams
  • Options for making up missed work
  • Breaks during class as needed
A student who is pregnant may:
  • Continue to participate in classes and activities.
  • Receive reasonable adjustments/accommodations due to a pregnancy to ensure participation in classes and activities when necessary.
  • Able to be absent from class due to pregnancy or childbirth for as long as the student’s doctor says is necessary.
  • Return to the same academic and activities status as before upon returning after being absent, which should include giving the student the opportunity to make up any work missed while away.
In addition, Saint Vincent must:
  • Ensure that professors/instructors understand the Title IX requirements related to absences. A professor/instructor must allow a student to submit work after a deadline missed because of pregnancy or childbirth. If grading is based in part on class participation or attendance and a student missed class because of pregnancy or childbirth, the student should be allowed to make up the participation or attendance credits.
  • Provide pregnant students with the same reasonable adjustments/accommodations provided to students with temporary medical conditions.

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Regardless of your circumstance, the Title IX Office is available to guide you to the office best situated to handle your requests.  The Title IX Office encourages pregnant students to schedule a meeting with the Title IX Office to discuss your options and the availability of supportive measures.

This list is not exhaustive. Please contact the Title IX Office at titleix@stvincent.edu to discuss individualized options that will best support you. 

Pregnant or parenting employees seeking resources, accommodations, or support should reach out to Human Resources.

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