Pregnant, Expecting, Parenting Students 

Resources for Students 

Students may request a reasonable accommodation as a result of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions (i.e. false pregnancy, pregnancy termination, recovery). Reasonable accommodations vary based on each student’s unique circumstances, but requests must be related to pregnancy, childbirth, or the related condition. 

Possible reasonable accommodations could include: 

• Academic accommodation and flexibility. This may include scheduled breaks, scheduled changes to exams, flexibility on deadlines, flexibility on attendance requirements (such as permitting excused absences for students who need to take their child to a doctor’s appointment/care for a sick child, excused absences for pregnancy or related conditions – to include both pregnant and parenting students), alternate course materials in some instances and potential accommodations relating to lab classes.  

• Other reasonable adjustments. This may include the use of a larger desk, use of a chair or stool instead of standing, access to elevators, etc. 

Reasonable academic accommodations are determined on a case-by-case basis, and consultation may vary depending on the nature of the specific request. Often, the request includes collaboration with the student, the Title IX Coordinator, the Disability Support Services Office, and the faculty/instructor in which the student has coursework with. When necessary, other appropriate UW-Superior staff may be consulted, such as the Dean of Students’ Office.  

Students who wish to discuss or request accommodations based on pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, or file a report of discrimination based on a concern relating to pregnancy, childbirth or other related conditions, should contact the Title IX Coordinator. 

Resource for Employees 

UW-Superior employees who wish to request reasonable accommodation(s) related to pregnancy, childbirth or a related condition should contact Human Resources at [email protected]. Similarly, questions from employees about family and medical leave and any concerns relating to work arrangements should be directed to the Human Resources Office. 

Campus Lactation Rooms 

There are four designated lactation spaces on campus, which are available for students, employees, and community members to utilize. These spaces are private, clean, and secured with a lock to meet the needs of families while on campus. Locations include: 

Marcovich Wellness Center 

First floor, past racquetball courts

Lock Type; Thumb Turn Deadbolt 

This room is a single lactation pod located in the back of the first-floor northwest hallway past the racquetball courts. This room is equipped with a seat, flip down counter, electrical outlet, wipes and sanitizer. This space has restrooms in the lobby. Pump and milk storage is not provided.  

Old Main

Room 118

Lock Type; Thumb Turn Deadbolt 

This room is located on the first floor inside the Veteran and Nontraditional Student Services office. This room has a chair, table, wipes, sanitizer, and outlet. A sink is located just down the hallway in the public restroom. Pump and milk storage is not provided. 

Swenson Hall 

Room 1031A 

Lock Type; Thumb Turn Deadbolt 

This room is located on the first floor inside the Gender Equity Resource Center just off the main atrium. This room has a chair, table, wipes, sanitizer, outlet, sink, and access to a fridge, if desired. Pump is not provided. 

Yellowjacket Union

Outside Bookstore 

Lock Type; Thumb Turn Deadbolt 

This room is a single lactation pod located on the first floor in the pocket lounge by the Bookstore. It’s equipped with a seat, flip down counter, electrical outlet, wipes and sanitizer. Pump and milk storage is not provided.