Pregnancy, Pregnancy Related Conditions, and/or Parenting Persons

Dominican University does not discriminate in its education program or activity against any applicant for admission, student, applicant for employment, or employee on the basis of current, potential, or past pregnancy or related conditions as mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX). Dominican University prohibits members of the university community from adopting or implementing any policy, practice, or procedure which treats an applicant for admission, student, applicant for employment, or employee differently on the basis of current, potential, or past parental, family, or marital status. This policy and its pregnancy-related protections apply to all pregnant persons, regardless of gender identity or expression. 

Dominican University is committed to compliance with Title IX and supporting pregnant, and/or parenting students. If you are a pregnant or parenting student (who is caring for a child with documented medical needs) who would like to request reasonable modifications, please submit the electronic form below as soon as you are aware of your needs. Medical documentation may be needed for cases where a medical provider recommends modifications. Documentation may be provided to the Title IX coordinator at the time of your meeting. 

Students are encouraged to request Reasonable Modifications as promptly as possible, although retroactive modifications may be available in some circumstances. Reasonable Modifications are voluntary, and a student can accept or decline the offered Reasonable Modifications. Not all Reasonable Modifications are appropriate for all contexts.

Reasonable Modifications may include: 

• Breaks during class to express breast milk, breastfeed, or attend to health needs associated with pregnancy or related conditions, including eating, drinking, or using the restroom
• Intermittent absences to attend medical appointments
• Access to online or homebound education 
• Changes in schedule or course sequence 
• Time extensions for coursework and rescheduling of tests and examinations 
• 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 
• Other changes to policies, practices, or procedures determined by the Title IX Coordinator 

Please contact DU’s Assistant Director of One Process, Bias and Title IX: Kstaros@dom.edu, titleix@dom.edu or the Office of ada@dom.edu for modifications.