We welcome and encourage students, employees, and other UVM community members to contact our office at EqualOpportunity@uvm.edu with any questions about support measures, policy protections, or accommodation resources.
UVM offers a variety of resources and support measures for pregnant and parenting community members that are inclusive and accessible regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation.
Student Pregnancy Accommodations and Support
UVM encourages students to utilize support measures and resources related to pregnancy, to ensure a welcoming environment and equal access.
Questions about Accommodations or Flexibility?
Students who would like to discuss any accommodation request for a pregnancy-related condition can contact Student Access Services (SAS) via email at access@uvm.edu or at 802-656-7753. Pregnancy-related conditions include but are not limited to a student's pregnancy, childbirth, false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, or recovery therefrom. More information on the Student accommodation process is here.
What happens if I request pregnancy-related accommodations as a student?
A staff member with SAS will work with you to discuss potential next steps, which may include informal or formal accommodation measures. A SAS staff member will work with you to facilitate the request. You do not have to have a disabling medical condition to request accommodations. Individuals who request reasonable accommodations are protected from retaliation and UVM community members are protected by the Discrimination, Harassment, and Sexual Misconduct policy.
Confidential Care Services Offered by UVM
- Student Health Services is a resource for confidential healthcare and questions related to pregnancy. SHS staff provide a welcoming health care environment for a diverse community.
- UVM Counseling and Psychiatry Services (CAPS) provides confidential counseling services for students. (802) 656-3340.
Community-based Resources:
- Planed Parenthood of Burlington, Vermont
- UVM Medical Center
- Community Heath Center of Burlington, Vermont
Lactation and Nursing Space on Campus
Information about Lactation and Nursing Space on campus is available here.
Employee Pregnancy Accommodations and Support
UVM offers information and supportive resources for parents and families on our Parenting & Resources page which includes information on leaves and income replacement, childcare resources, employee assistance, and more.
Pregnancy-Related Accommodations and Flexibility for Employees
- UVM encourages employees to utilize pregnancy-related resources and support measures, including accommodations. Employees may contact the Office of Equal Opportunity (EqualOpportunity@uvm.edu) regarding any pregnancy-related flexibility or accommodation requests. Pregnancy-related conditions include but are not limited to a student's pregnancy, childbirth, false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, or recovery therefrom.
What happens if I request pregnancy-related accommodations as an employee?
- Employees are encouraged to request accomodations from the Office of Equal Opportunity, and we will facilitate communication with your supervisor. You do not have to have a disabling medical condition to request accommodations. We are also available if you have concerns about a failure to provide reasonable accommodations. Individuals who request reasonable accommodations are protected from retaliation and all UVM community members are protected by the Discrimination, Harassment, and Sexual Misconduct policy.