Norfolk State University Pregnancy and Parenting Help

Campus Support & Resources

Health & Counseling Center: Pregnancy Tests and Referrals Offered

Lactation Rooms Available: There are two locations, one in the Nursing & General Education Building, Room 422, and in one in the Student Services Center, Counseling Center, Suite 312

On Campus Preschool Available

Childcare Assistance Available: Norfolk State University Preschool Academy will provide Preschool Services for children (3-4 ½) of students enrolled at Norfolk State. CCAMPIS is a federally funded program from the U.S. Department of Education to support Pell Grant eligible student parents in completing their degree through access to high-quality child care programs and the provision of childcare stipends.

Spartan Food Pantry: The pantry stocks a variety of dry and canned goods, limited produce, toiletries, and school supplies. There are two food pantries located on campus and students can shop once a week for free groceries and supplies, one in the Student Services Center, Suite 307, and the other in the Residential Complex-North, First Floor.

Online Education Available

Campus Life Initiatives: various groups aimed at fostering peer support on campus

Campus Policies & Accommodations

Norfolk State University is deeply committed to supporting the academic and workplace excellence and personal success of all Spartans. In strict compliance with federal regulations: Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), and the PUMP Act, the university prohibits discrimination and harassment based on sex, which explicitly encompasses pregnancy, childbirth, false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, lactation, or recovery from any of these conditions, as well as parental or marital status.

The Office for Access and Equal Opportunity (AEO) ensures that employees and students are never penalized for expanding their families. Our department actively interfaces with academic and administrative divisions to implement reasonable accommodations, assist with necessary medical leave, and eliminate educational and employment barriers for parents. 

As a pregnant or parenting student, employee, or applicant at Norfolk State University, you have federal and institutional guarantees designed to safeguard your enrollment and academic standing: AEO is here to assist you by contacting administrators, faculty and staff to ensure that your rights are protected. 

Pregnancy Accommodations Available– To ensure you can fully engage in your coursework safely and without disruption, please contact Student Accessibility and Educational Opportunity Office, who will facilitate customized, reasonable accommodations for you.

Request your accommodation at Request for ADA Eligibility and Accomodations

This is not an exhaustive list. If you see a resource missing or any updates needed for this school page, please reach out to [email protected]