If you are experiencing an uncomplicated pregnancy or a pregnancy-related condition (which may include childbirth, lactation, miscarriage, ​false​ ​pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, or recovery from any of these​ conditions), the Office of Civil Rights & Title IX (OCRTIX) can assist you. Feel free to connect with us by completing our Pregnancy Supportive Measures Request. 

​​If you are having complications in your pregnancy and have specific​ ​medical limitations, Disability Services can offer accommodations​. 

We understand that privacy is important. Information about your pregnancy will ​only be shared with​ university employees ​who have a legitimate need​ ​to know in order to​ provide support, implement supportive measures, or address a specific concern. 
Whenever possible, we will discuss your preferences with you before communicating with faculty, staff, or campus partners on your behalf. Many students choose to work with OCRTIX simply to learn about available options and resources, while others choose to pursue supportive measures that may require limited information-sharing. 
If you have concerns about privacy or would like to better understand how your information may be used, we encourage you to discuss those concerns with us. We are happy to explain the process and help you make informed decisions about what information you would like to share. 

Support is individualized and depends on each student's unique circumstances. Available options may include academic adjustments, flexibility related to pregnancy-related absences or medical appointments, modifications to course participation requirements, accessible parking, access to available lactation spaces, leave or return-to-school planning, referrals to campus and community resources, and other measures designed to help maintain access to educational programs and activities. 

Because every student's situation is different, not all support options will be appropriate or necessary for every student. We encourage students to connect with us directly so we can better understand their circumstances and explore what resources, supportive measures, or accommodations may be helpful. 

Absences related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related conditions are typically excused. Students who are experiencing or anticipating these absences may communicate directly with their faculty or work with the Office of Civil Rights & Title IX for support in discussing absences and developing a reasonable make-up plan. 

If pregnancy-related circumstances affect participation, coursework, exams, or deadlines, support and academic adjustments may be available to help maintain your access to your education and provide opportunities to make up missed work when appropriate. 

If you have concerns about a class requirement, attendance policy, missed assignments, or upcoming deadlines, we encourage you to connect with us to discuss available options and support. 

Yes. Students ​experiencing pregnancy or a related condition are​ typically eligible for reasonable modifications or arrangements, including flexibility for restroom use, eating/drinking, managing symptoms, or other pregnancy-related health needs.  

Because arrangements vary based on each student’s unique circumstances, we encourage you to connect with us further to explore available options. 

No. A professor may not exclude a student from participation based solely on pregnancy, childbirth, recovery, or a pregnancy-related condition. 

If you believe you have been denied equal access to a class, program, or activity ​because of your pregnancy or​ a pregnancy-related condition, please contact the Office of Civil Rights & Title IX using the online reporting form. 

​​Yes. If there are any​ arrangements or supportive measures that need to be coordinated, it is best to plan for these as early as possible.  If specific accommodations are needed due to pregnancy involving medical complications, Disability Services can assist. 

Under Title IX, LSU provides reasonable supportive measures and modifications for students affected by pregnancy, childbirth, recovery, and related conditions to help ​ensure equal access to​ their educational programs and activities. Support is individualized and based on a student's specific needs and circumstances. 

Students have the right to learn, work, and participate in university programs free from discrimination based on pregnancy, childbirth, recovery, or related conditions. If you experience inappropriate comments, unequal treatment, harassment, or other concerning behavior from a faculty member, staff member, or student, we encourage you to report those concerns to the Office of Civil Rights & ​Title IX.​ 

Students ​may not be excluded from, denied benefits of, or otherwise​ treated differently in educational programs or activities because of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery, or a related condition. If pregnancy-related circumstances affect your academic performance, attendance, or enrollment status, the Office of Civil Rights & Title IX can provide support and options that may be available to help you maintain access to your education and navigate any related concerns. 

There are several ​options and lactation spaces on our campus. Our lactation​ space list ​includes pictures and room information. 

Graduate Assistants may have rights and protections as both students and employees. Depending on the circumstances, support may include pregnancy-related supportive measures, reasonable modifications, workplace accommodations, leave, or other adjustments designed to help maintain access to educational and employment-related responsibilities. 

If ​you are pregnant or experiencing a pregnancy-related condition​, we encourage you to ​contact the Office of Civil Rights & Title IX to​ discuss your circumstances. We can help you understand available options, coordinate support, and connect you with appropriate campus partners as needed.