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Pregnancy and Parenting

Parenting and Pregnancy Protections Under Title IX

Title IX protects students from sex-based discrimination in educational programs and activities. This includes protections for students who are pregnant, parenting, or experiencing related medical conditions.

Students are encouraged to communicate with their school and instructors, as they play a key role in implementing
accommodations and supporting academic continuity in coordination with the Title IX Office.

Our goal is to empower and support students in making informed decisions while continuing their education.

Submit a Referral

Title IX ensures that students are not treated unfairly because of:

  • Pregnancy
  • Childbirth
  • False pregnancy
  • Loss of pregnancy
  • Recovery from pregnancy-related conditions
  • Parenting responsibilities

Students have the right to continue their education without discrimination or penalty due to pregnancy or related conditions.

Your Rights Under Title IX

If you are pregnant or experiencing a related condition, the University must explore reasonable adjustments to support your continued participation in your academic program.

This includes:

  • Excused absences as medically necessary
  • The ability to return to the same academic and extracurricular status held before leave began
  • The opportunity to make up missed assignments or coursework
  • Equal access to programs and activities
  • Protection from faculty or staff refusing reasonable accommodations


Examples of Academic Accommodations

Depending on your situation, supportive measures may include:

  • Absences or medical leave as medically necessary
  • Extended deadlines or make-up assignments
  • Modified attendance policies
  • Access to lactation or nursing mother rooms
  • Return to coursework with the same academic standing as before leave

Each situation is reviewed individually to determine appropriate accommodations.

Support & Resources

The Title IX Office can help connect students to:

  • On-campus support services
  • Academic advising
  • Counseling services
  • Community resources

Information shared with the Title IX Office is handled privately and discreetly in accordance with University policy and applicable law.

Parenting and Pregnancy Resources

TTUHSC is committed to supporting pregnant and parenting students. Below are university andcommunity resources organized by campus.

Title IX Office
Handles pregnancy and parenting-related academicaccommodations, including excused absences, make-
up work, flexibility for medical appointments, andprotection from discrimination. 
806-743-2016
titleix@ttuhsc.edu

Student Disability Services (SDS)
Temporary accommodations for pregnancycomplications, postpartum recovery, and medical
needs. 
806-743-3057
sds@ttuhsc.edu 

Counseling Center / Program of Assistance for Students
Confidential counseling and parenting support.
806-743-1327
800-327-0328

Employee Assistance Program
Short-term counseling for student workers andemployees. đź“ž
806-743-1327

Nursing Mother Rooms
Private lactation spaces available on each campus:

  • Abilene: ABSON 2701
  • Amarillo: SOM/SHP 4705
  • Lubbock: 3A167
  • Permian Basin: 1C34C (HR Suite 1C19)

 

If you are a pregnant or parenting TTUHSC student—or know a fellow student who may benefit from additional
support not listed here—please submit a referral to the TTUHSC Title IX Office so we can help connect you withappropriate resources.