Saybrook does not discriminate in its education program or activity against any applicant for admission, student, applicant for employment, or employee on the basis of current, potential, or past pregnancy or related conditions as mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX). Saybrook prohibits members of its community from adopting or implementing any policy, practice, or procedure which treats an applicant for admission, student, applicant for employment, or employee differently on the basis of current, potential, or past parental, family, or marital status.
Students who are pregnant or are experiencing related conditions are
entitled to Reasonable Accommodations to prevent sex discrimination and ensure
equal access to Saybrook’s education program and activity. Any student seeking Accommodations
must contact the Title IX Coordinator to discuss appropriate and available
Reasonable Accommodations based on their individual needs. Students are
encouraged to request Reasonable Accommodations via the Pregnancy and Related
Conditions Accommodations Request Form as promptly as possible, although
retroactive accommodations may be available in some circumstances. Reasonable Accommodations
are voluntary, and a student can accept or decline the offered Reasonable Accommodations.
The full version of version of Saybrook University's 
Student Pregnancy and Related Conditions Policy.pdf is accessible via the PDF link.
Reasonable Accommodation
Saybrook University is dedicated to establishing a supportive environment for all students, including individuals who are pregnant or experiencing pregnancy-related conditions. In line with this commitment, Saybrook University will offer appropriate accommodationsto students for pregnancy or related conditions, encompassing adoption, foster care, partners, loss, and other relevant circumstances.
Examples of reasonable accommodations may include:
- Extra time to complete assignments
- Extra time to complete exams and tests
- Seating accommodations for in-person learning experiences
- Permission to take breaks at in-person learning experiences, as needed
- Excusing medically necessary absences accessible seating at in-person learning experiences
Requesting Accommodation
To request accommodation(s), please fill out the Student Pregnancy and Related Conditions Accommodation Request Form. If you have any questions about the process, contact Shaniece McGill, Vice Provost of Student Life and Dean of Students/Title IX Coordinator at [email protected].
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