Pregnancy and Pregnancy Related Conditions Accommodations for Students
The University prohibits discrimination based on sex, as mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. Consistent with University policy and applicable law, the University will not exclude a student from participating in any part of an educational program based on the student’s pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions. In meeting these obligations, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to USU students, faculty, and staff for pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions.
These protections extend to USU students, faculty, and staff in university admissions, educational programs or activities, extracurricular activities, hiring, leave policies, and employment policies operated by USU. Pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions accommodations for employees are handled by the Office of Human Resources.
If you believe you have experienced sex-based discrimination, you can file a report and proceed with the grievance process under interim USU Policy 305.
Request Pregnancy and Pregnancy Related Conditions Accommodations
Students can discuss pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions accommodations with an Office of Equity supportive measures specialist.
To begin the process, complete the Pregnancy or Pregnancy Related Condition Accommodation Request Form. After the form has been completed, the Office of Equity will contact you to schedule an intake meeting with a supportive measures specialist.
Lactation Rooms
Lactation rooms are available at the campus for nursing mothers, offering a private place to feed infants or use a breast pump. A list of amenities for each room on the Logan campus and applicable special instructions are provided on the USU interactive map. On the left side, check the box by Lactation Room to see details.
Lactation rooms are in the following buildings at the Logan campus:
- Aggie Recreation Center (ARC), Room 112
- Agricultural Science, Room 410 (coordinate scheduling with Dean’s office)
- Biology and Natural Resources, Room 264
- Center for Clinical Excellence, Room 104
- Distance Education, Room 002
- Engineering Lab, Room 258 (call 435-797-8340 to schedule)
- Family Life, Room 316
- Fine Arts, Room 129
- Huntsman Hall, Room 422D
- Life Sciences, Room 011
- Maverik Stadium, Room 102
- Maverik Stadium, Room 108
- Maverik Stadium Skybox, Room 504C
- Merrill-Cazier Library, Room 139
- Nutrition and Food Science, Room 118A
- Old Main, Room 344 (call 435-797-1195 to schedule)
- TSC, Room 216
- Wayne Estes Center, Room 106
- Brigham City -- Academic Building, Room B105
- Brigham City -- Milton P. Miller Building, Room 157 (check in with front desk in Room 170, with LBA staff in
Room 154, or with classroom facilitator) - Kaysville -- Education Center, Room 125
- Moab -- Academic Building, Room 158
- Salt Lake City -- Education Center, Room 125A
- Tooele -- Academic Building, Room 133A
- Tooele -- Science and Technology Building, Room 217A
- Tremonton -- Education Center, Room 110 (check in at reception desk to use)
- USU Eastern (Price) -- Central Instruction Building, Room 219
Additional Non-Discrimination Information
For further information regarding non-discrimination, you can contact:
U.S. Department of Education
Denver Regional Office
303-844-5695
OCR.Denver@ed.gov
U.S. Department of Education
Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
800-421-3481
OCR@ed.gov
Frequently Asked Questions
For Students
You will need to fill out a Pregnancy or Pregnancy Related Condition Accommodation Request Form prior to receiving accommodations. Once you complete the form, the Office of Equity will contact you to schedule an intake meeting.
- a larger desk;
- breaks during class, as needed;
- permitting temporary access to elevators;
- rescheduling tests or exams;
- excusing absences due to pregnancy or related conditions that are medically necessary;
- submitting work after a deadline missed due to pregnancy or childbirth;
- providing alternatives to make up missed work; and,
- medical leave of absence, including allowing the student to return to the same academic status from before the leave began.
For Faculty Members
The student will need to fill out a Pregnancy or Pregnancy Related Condition Accommodation Request Form prior to receiving accommodations. Once the student has completed the form, the Office of Equity will contact them to schedule an intake meeting.
- a larger desk;
- breaks during class, as needed;
- permitting temporary access to elevators;
- rescheduling tests or exams;
- excusing absences due to pregnancy or related conditions;
- submitting work after a deadline missed due to pregnancy or childbirth; and,
- providing alternatives to make up missed work.