Pregnant and Parenting Student Rights

On-campus Services and Programs for Students with Children

Title IX, a federal civil rights law, prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, including pregnancy, parenting and all related conditions in educational programs and activities that receive federal funding. Pregnant and parenting students are granted specific rights through Title IX.

Accommodations: Bob Murphy Access Center (BMAC) 

*Pregnant and parenting students who have requests or questions pertaining to “extracurricular activities, student athletes, leaves and absences, and losing or ending a pregnancy” should contact BMAC. The specifics for each matter vary. CSULB students do have rights and options to participate in programs and services offered by the University. However, the specifics of each program, event, or activity may vary and our ability to augment the program and accommodations depends on the accommodation need, medical restrictions, and academic programmatic requirements for the student group or program. * 

Title IX coordinator: 

Pregnancy and parenting students' complaints of non-compliance may be directed to the Title IX Coordinator by completing the Title IX Incident Report. 

Off-campus Services and Programs for Students with Children

The following resources are offered by off-campus programs that are not affiliated nor endorsed by CSULB. Please contact them directly for updated information on eligibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

CSULB will provide pregnancy modifications to students who identify as pregnant or who are experiencing medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, including those students who are undergoing a medical procedure or medical treatment. The pregnancy modifications align with the academic requirements for the course or program. The Bob Murphy Access Center supports students in requesting pregnancy modifications and will contact faculty on your behalf. For disability-related accommodations, medical documentation including the duration and frequency of the medical restriction may be needed to help identify an appropriate accommodation. Absences may be up to two weeks with BMAC approval. The accommodations must align with your medical provider’s restrictions and the academic requirements of the course or program.

Bob Murphy Access Center
Location: SSSC, room 110
Phone: (562) 985-5401
Fax: (562) 985-7183
E-mail: bmac@csulb.edu

NOTE: If you would like to make a pregnancy modification request, please contact the Bob Murphy Access Center as soon as possible so that they can facilitate the accommodation process with your professors. The Bob Murphy Access Center may request a doctor’s note, but they will not share medical diagnosis or conditions with faculty or staff. DO NOT submit a doctor’s notes regarding your pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition to your professors.

A student who needs reasonable accommodations should first contact the Bob Murphy Access Center as soon as they are aware they may need accommodations. The University will provide reasonable accommodations that align with both the student’s medical restrictions as well as the academic requirements for the course or program.

Bob Murphy Access Center
Location: SSSC, room 110
Phone: (562) 985-5401
Fax: (562) 985-7183
E-mail: bmac@csulb.edu

NOTE: If you would like to make a pregnancy modification request, please contact the Bob Murphy Access Center as soon as possible so that they can facilitate the accommodation process with your professors. The Bob Murphy Access Center may request a doctor’s note, but they will not share medical diagnosis or conditions with faculty or staff. DO NOT submit a doctor’s notes regarding your pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition to your professors.

A student who may need pregnancy modifications for internships, research or other elements of their academic program can contact the Bob Murphy Access Center as soon as possible. Advance notification is strongly recommended to assist with timely support and guidance.

Bob Murphy Access Center
Location: SSSC, room 110
Phone: (562) 985-5401
Fax: (562) 985-7183
E-mail: bmac@csulb.edu

We want all students to feel included and welcomed at CSULB. Please contact the Office of Equity & Compliance if you experience inappropriate comments or activities from students, faculty, or staff related to your pregnancy or parenting status.

Equity & Diversity
E-mail: oec@csulb.edu
Phone: (562) 985-8256
Office Hours: Mon - Fri 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Online Reporting Form

 

Due to the technical nature of financial aid, you should contact CSULB’s Financial Aid and Scholarships Office to learn the specifics about your situation. Applicants, current students, and admitted students can access the Financial Aid Office queue here.

Financial Aid and Scholarship Office
Phone: (562) 985-5471 (option #4)
Window Service: Beach Central Service - 1st floor Brotman Hall