Pregnancy Modification Request Form
Title IX prohibits discrimination based on sex in education programs or activities, which includes prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sex—including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions—in educational programs and activities. Pregnant students or employees may ask for pregnancy modifications from the Civil Rights and Equity Office due to pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions. This covers instances of a pregnancy, childbirth, false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, or recovery therefrom. More information can be found on the U.S. Department of Education website.
Students
Examples of adjustments students may request include:
- flexibility to take breaks during class, as needed
- standing in class rather than sitting
- a larger desk or workspace
- flexible attendance, including tardiness or absences due to pregnancy or related conditions
- rescheduling tests or examinations
- additional time to submit work after deadline due to pregnancy or childbirth
- alternative pathways to make up missed work
- excused absences for parenting students who need to take care of sick children
Please contact the Civil Rights & Equity Office for additional information or assistance in facilitating requests for pregnancy and parenting adjustments and accommodations or submit a request using the Pregnancy Modification Request Form
Faculty/Staff
Information about the rights of pregnancy employees and pregnancy discrimination can be found on the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) website. If you are a UNH employee and pregnant, feel free to contact the Civil Rights & Equity Office for information about supports available during your pregnancy.
You can also submit a request using the Pregnancy Modification Request Form
