University of Scranton Pregnancy and Parenting Help

Campus Support & Resources

Office of Campus Ministry: The University offers a variety of ways to grow spiritually.

Health Center: Pregnancy tests and well-women exams are available for free to full-time students.

Lactation Room: Lactation space is located at Loyola Science Center Room Number 318. Students should contact the Office of Human Resources at (570) 941-7767 or email [email protected] to access the space

On-campus Food Pantry: Royal Restore, located at Ciszek Hall,1120 Mulberry St., is open Monday–Friday, 12–3:30 p.m. Visitors are requested to enter through the back door and ring the doorbell.  All University of Scranton students, faculty, and staff are welcome; Royal ID is required.  

Campus Policies & Accommodations

The University is committed to providing an educational, residential, and working environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. Members of the University community, applicants for employment or admissions, guests and visitors have the right to be free from harassment or discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, gender, sex, pregnancy and related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sex characteristics, sex stereotypes, age, disability, genetic information, national origin, ethnicity, family responsibilities, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Reasonable modifications for student pregnancy and related conditions may include:

• Breaks during class to express breast milk, breastfeed, feed or attend to health needs associated with pregnancy or related conditions, including eating, drinking, or using the restroom
• Intermittent absences to attend medical appointments
• Changes in schedule or course sequence
• Time extensions for coursework and rescheduling of tests and examinations
• Excusing medically-necessary absences, irrespective of classroom attendance requirements set by a faculty member, department, or division
• Granting leave per the University’s medical leave policy or implementing incomplete grades for classes that will be resumed at a future date
• Allowing a student to sit or stand, or carry or keep water nearby
• Counseling
• Changes in physical space or supplies (for example, access to a larger desk or a footrest)
• Elevator access
• A larger uniform or other required clothing or equipment
• Protect the health and safety of the student and/or the pregnancy (such as allowing the student to maintain a safe distance from hazardous substances in labs)
• Other changes to policies, practices, or procedures determined by the Title IX Coordinator

Students seeking Reasonable Modifications must contact the Title IX Coordinator to discuss appropriate and available Reasonable Modifications based on their individual needs. Students are encouraged to request Reasonable Modifications as promptly as possible. Reasonable Modifications are voluntary, and a student can accept or decline the offered Reasonable Modifications. 

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