Pregnancy Accommodations

Accommodations

Pregnancy Accommodations

UCCS is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive environment for pregnant students.


Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits discrimination based on sex in education programs or activities including academic, educational, extracurricular, athletic, and other programs or activities. The prohibition includes discrimination against pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions.


Students may request accommodation due to pregnancy, nursing or pregnancy-related conditions through Disability Services. For support and procedures for employees, please contact the Department of Human Resources at 719-255-3372. See below for more information on the process for students.

 

What types of accommodations may I request?

Accommodation requests are handled on a case-by-case basis and will depend on medical need and academic requirements. Some examples include:

  • A larger desk or classroom furniture
  • Breaks during class, as needed
  • Rescheduling tests or exams
  • Flexibility related to absences due to pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions
  • Flexibility related to assignments deadlines due to pregnancy related conditions
How do I request accommodations?

Students may request accommodation due to pregnancy, nursing or pregnancy related conditions from Disability Services. Students may be required to produce documentation in accordance with University policy and procedure.

  1. Complete an  Application for Accommodations. 
  2. Provide documentation of your pregnancy-related condition. It is helpful to have your documentation before meeting with Disability Services. 
  3. Schedule a Title IX Intake Meeting.
  4. Meet with Disability Service for a Title IX Intake Meeting - This meeting will help determine potential accommodations that will provide access in the academic environment.
  5. Meet with professors to provide a Title IX Notification Letter - We recommend that students meet with each instructor privately to ensure confidentiality. Accommodations start once the Title IX Notification Letter has been provided to faculty
UCCS Resources

Lactation Spaces on Campus

UCCS has adopted a Lactation Policy for individuals who are attending class at, working at, or visiting the UCCS campus and addresses accessible and equitable spaces for lactating persons. See the full policy here. 

  • Lactation Spaces at UCCS: campus map 
    • 3rd Floor of the University Center: Please obtain a key from the front desk located on the first floor
    • The ENT Center for the Arts: Private room located in the women’s restroom on the first floor
    • The William J. Hybl Sports Medicine & Performance Center: Private room located on fourth floor
    • Additional spaces coming soon!

Z Permit Parking Spaces

UCCS Parking Services offers a special "Z Permit" reserved parking spaces throughout campus parking lots for current students and employees to assist with temporary injuries and/or other medical conditions that impair mobility (i.e. a broken leg, major surgery, pregnancy, etc.). 

Information and application at UCCS Parking Services: “Z” Parking Permit Application

Grievance Process

Any individual who becomes aware of conduct that violates this policy should report the conduct to the Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX Coordinator may be contacted at 719-255-4324 or equity@uccs.edu.