The University of La Verne is committed to fostering a healthy, safe, and inclusive environment for all students, including those who are pregnant or parenting.
Leave of Absence
If you need to temporarily pause your studies due to pregnancy, childbirth, or parenting, please contact:
- Your Academic Advisor for academic planning
- Accessibility Services to discuss Title IX protections and possible modifications
Nursing and Lactation Support
The University of La Verne provides supportive lactation resources, including:
- Access to designated lactation spaces during operational hours
- Storage options for breast milk
- Assistance identifying private spaces on campus
For more information, please contact Accessibility Services.
Parking and Transportation
If pregnancy or a related condition affects your mobility, you may qualify for a temporary disabled parking placard. To apply, speak with your medical provider and contact the Department of Motor Vehicles. Contact Campus Safety (909-448-4950) with any questions about on-campus parking access.
Planning for Delivery
If you are anticipating delivery during an academic session, early planning is essential, so we can explore what is reasonably possible within each course as soon as possible.
We can help explore:
- Taking courses in a term that ends before your due date or begins after your recovery
- Completing assignments and/or exams earlier or later than originally assigned
- Taking an incomplete with a plan to finish coursework post-recovery
You cannot be required to complete coursework during your recovery period, but you may choose to do so.
After delivery, you will be asked to provide discharge documentation and work with our team to plan your return to class.
Grievance
Pregnant and parenting students who believe they have experienced discrimination, retaliation, or that their pregnancy-related modifications were improperly denied or mishandled should contact the University’s Title IX Office at (909) 448-4012 or title9coordinator@laverne.edu.
Contact Us
If you are pregnant or parenting and have questions about your rights or would like to request modifications, please view our Request for Modifications Information or contact us at accessibilityservices@laverne.edu. We will collaborate with the Title IX Coordinator to ensure you are supported and your rights are upheld.