Pregnancy and Parenting Support

Pregnant students are entitled to accommodations for both their pregnancy and childbirth, including excused absences for medical appointments, extra time on assignments, more frequent breaks, assistance with rescheduling exams, and other reasonable accommodations that would be provided to a student with a temporary medical condition. You can find additional information and resources at the following links:

• Your rights under Title IX:
   https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/dcl-know-rights-201306-title-ix.html
• Additional information regarding accommodations:
  https://thepregnantscholar.org/accommodating-pregnancy-related-conditions/
• New Jersey state law prohibiting pregnancy discrimination in higher education: https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/PL16/88_.PDF

Students should notify their course instructors in writing of the specific accommodations they are requesting for their courses.  This notification should be provided in advance to allow an interactive dialogue between the student and course instructor to determine reasonable accommodations.  

The Office of the Dean of Students will follow-up with your instructors to verify your request. To request a letter of verification, email deanofstudents@newark.rutgers.edu or call (973) 353-5063.

If you encounter any problems with your requests, or if you need additional assistance, please contact the Office of Title IX & ADA Compliance by emailing titleix@newark.rutgers.edu or calling (973) 353-5063.

The Paul Robeson Campus Center (PRCC) has a lactation space located on the 2nd floor in Room 208, located near the pantry. To request access, contact the Office of the Dean of Students by emailing deanofstudents@newark.rutgers.edu or calling (973) 353-5063.

Lactation Space: Rutgers Business School (1 Washington Pl)

The Rutgers Business School has a Mamava pod located on the 1st floor of 1 Washington (RBS) near lecture room 118. Information about accessing the pod is available on location. You will need to download the Mamava app prior to accessing the space: https://www.mamava.com/mobile-app