Pregnant & Parenting Resources

• Human Resources (Granada Center, Room 270 - 8:30AM - 5:00PM CST; preference is by appointment)
• Sullivan Center (lower level; stop by the HUB front desk for the key).
• Damen Student Center (3rd floor - 8:30AM - 5:00PM CST).

• Human Resources (Lewis Towers, Room 827 - 8:30AM - 4:30PM CST; preference is by appointment) Please email lactationrm-WTCLT827@luc.edu to reserve a time via Outlook calendar and call 312-915-6175 to confirm.
• Corboy Law School, 25 E. Pearson, Room 1085 (If possible, contact Anita Maddali at amaddali@luc.edu to arrange use of the room).
• Schreiber Center, 16 E. Pearson, Room 315 (Personal Health Room).
• Maguire Hall, 1 E. Pearson, Room 427 (If possible, contact Amy Greenberg at agreenberg2@luc.edu to arrange use of the room).

• Cuneo 440C (Located behind a set of double-doors—specifically, near the service elevator in the southwest corner)
• For additional consultation, contact your Human Resources Business partner or the Office of Human Resources at 312.915.6175.

• Community Simulation Room - 1020 W. 31st Street

The University will not require a student to limit their studies due to pregnancy or related conditions, and reasonable assistance will be provided for pregnant and parenting students on an individualized and voluntary basis where necessary to ensure equal educational access and freedom from discrimination.

Such assistance may include but is not limited to:

• utilization of lactation spaces;
• breaks during class or work to attend to health, breastfeeding, or lactation needs;
• extension of time for coursework and rescheduling of tests and examinations;
• changes in physical equipment or supplies;
• counseling services; and
• option for voluntary leave of absence.

Any class absences due to pregnancy or related conditions must be excused, and students must be provided a reasonable opportunity to make up any missed assignments or coursework. Students wishing to take a leave of absence related to pregnancy may do so, after which they will be reinstated to their program in the same status as when the leave began.

Students seeking to request assistance related to pregnancy or related conditions should submit the Pregnant & Parenting Student Assistance Request Form or contact any staff in either the Office of the Dean of Students or Office for Equity & Compliance.

Students are not required to inform faculty, staff, or other employees of their pregnancy or parenting status, unless they are seeking related assistance. Loyola strives to create an environment that encourages voluntary sharing of this information, so that the University can provide relevant information and support for students as needed.

Students with pregnancy-related disabilities (such as gestational diabetes) may also receive reasonable accommodations so they will not be disadvantaged in their course of study or research. To request such accommodations, qualifying students must first register with the Student Accessibility Center, who will facilitate an individualized review of the request.

Pregnant & Parenting employees may be eligible for pregnancy-related assistance or accommodations for pregnancy-related disabilities. Interested employees should contact Human Resources at 773.508.3140 or hr-lsc@luc.edu for more information. Visit the EEOC to learn more about the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.

It is imperative that no student experience discrimination based on pregnancy, childbirth, or related conditions. Pregnant and parenting students have specific rights under the law to ensure equal access to educational and workplace opportunities.

If a student discloses that they are pregnant or requests assistance or modifications to their academic or work requirements, faculty and staff employees should ask the student if they have met with the Office of the Dean of Students or the Office for Equity & Compliance to discuss their rights and options.

If the student has not already connected with either office, then please encourage them to do so, and provide the following contact information (both offices work together closely, and are equally equipped to support pregnant and parenting students):

Office of the Dean of Students (DOS)
deanofstudents@luc.edu
773-508-8840

Office for Equity & Compliance (OEC)
equity@luc.edu
773-508-7766

If a student is requesting assistance or modifications related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related conditions, they may also be referred to the online Pregnant & Parenting Student Assistance Request Form, which will help expedite review of their request.

Under the law, faculty must excuse all medically necessary absences related to pregnancy or related conditions. This includes doctor appointments. In collaboration with the Office of the Dean of Students (DOS) or Office for Equity & Compliance (OEC), faculty members should excuse absences deemed medically necessary by an appropriate medical professional. Faculty and students should work with the DOS or OEC to ensure appropriate documentation of medical needs and to work through any unique challenges presented.

Reasonable assistance or modifications could include allowing frequent bathroom breaks, arranging for a larger desk or different chair, excusing medically necessary absences, permitting a student to make up missed work, and/or allowing students reasonable time for nursing and access to private lactation spaces. The specific needs of each student will vary, and reasonable assistance will always be considered on a case-by-case basis.

No. Faculty may not ask a student for medical documentation. Any documentation that is needed will be arranged through the Office of the Dean of Students or Office for Equity & Compliance.