The University of Texas at Dallas (“UTD” or the “University”) is committed to providing support and resources for its pregnant and parenting students, faculty and staff in accordance with Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972 (“Title IX”); the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (“PWFA”); Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (“Section 504”); the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended (“ADA”); the Texas Education Code, Section 51.982; the Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978; and Section 7(r) of the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”); and other applicable federal and state laws.
In support of this, please see the below information regarding services and resources available to pregnant and parenting UTD students and employees.
For Students
Self-Identification
Pregnant and parenting students are encouraged to complete the Pregnant and Parenting Self-Identification Form. Submitting this form allows for a coordinated University effort to help facilitate support for pregnant and parenting students, such as early registration for parenting students and accommodations for pregnant students. For more information about resources and support available to pregnant and parenting students, see UTD’s Pregnancy and Parenting Resources Guide.
Student Parent Liaison
Parenting students have access to a University parenting Student Liaison, who can provide parenting students information regarding support services and other available resources. For more information, contact the Title IX Coordinator at 972-883-2306 or TitleIXCoordinator@utdallas.edu.
Early Registration for Parenting Students
Parenting students are eligible for early registration for courses to the extent others have access to early registration of those same courses. To determine if you are eligible for early registration, complete the Pregnant and Parenting Self-Identification Form. For more information about resources and support available to pregnant and parenting students, see UTD’s Pregnancy and Parenting Resources Guide.
Accommodations for Pregnant Students
Students who are pregnant or have pregnancy-related conditions should contact the Title IX Coordinator at TitleIXCoordinator@utdallas.edu to initiate a request for pregnancy-related accommodations. The Title IX Coordinator, or their designee, will discuss the request with the student, including any medical documentation the student may need to submit, then engage in an interactive process with the student and the instructor(s) regarding the implementation of approved accommodations. For more information, see the Pregnancy and Parenting Resources Guide.
Leaves of Absence
UTD pregnant and parenting students may be eligible for certain excused absences and/or a leave of absence for a reasonable duration depending on the circumstances. To determine if you are eligible for excused absences and/or a leave of absence, complete the Pregnant and Parenting Self-Identification Form. For more information about excused absences and/or requesting a leave of absence, see the Pregnancy and Parenting Resources Guide.
Financial Aid
All pregnant and parenting students are encouraged to contact the Office of Financial Aid at 972-883-2941 or financial-aid@utdallas.edu for assistance with any financial questions or concerns. For more information, see the Pregnancy and Parenting Resources Guide.
Additional Resources
For additional information, please review the Pregnancy and Parenting Resources Guide and the “Highlighting Protections and Resources for Pregnant and Parenting Students” article, featured under Spot the Issue.
For Employees
Accommodations
Employees may be eligible for pregnancy and pregnancy-related reasonable accommodations. Employees requiring pregnancy-related accommodations should contact the AccessAbility Resource Center at arc.employee@utdallas.edu to initiate the interactive process to assess accommodations. Accommodation determinations are made on a case-by-case basis and may remain in effect through the length of the employee’s pregnancy.
Leaves
Individuals requiring Family and Medical Leave or other leave options due to their pregnancy should contact the Leave Administration Manager at loa@utdallas.edu
Additional Resources
For additional information, please review the Pregnancy and Parenting Resources Guide.
Lactation Spaces
UTD provides access to lactation/quiet rooms for students and employees who wish to express breast milk on campus and provides reasonable flexibility for students and employees to meet their lactation needs. Students and employees who wish to use a lactation room to express breast milk on the University’s campus may do so by reviewing the lactation spaces list, or contacting the Galerstein Community Center at 972-883-6555 or galersteincenter@utdallas.edu.
Policies
For additional information, see the University Nondiscrimination Policy (UTDBP3090) and Sexual Misconduct Policy (UTDBP3102).
