I have to miss class to give birth/go to a prenatal visit/be on bed rest/terminate my pregnancy. Will my absence be excused?
To ensure that the University can provide appropriate accommodations, it is important for students to disclose their absence from classes due to pregnancy as soon as possible. Absences due to pregnancy and related conditions may be excused. This includes labor, delivery, recovery, and prenatal appointments. This would also be a great opportunity to connect with the Center for Students with Disabilities.
For more information, contact:
- Dean of Students - Undergraduate Students
- The Graduate School - Graduate Students
Will I be able to make up work I missed while absent due to pregnancy and related conditions?
To ensure that the University can provide appropriate accommodations, it is important for students to disclose their absence from classes due to pregnancy as soon as possible. You may be given the opportunity to make up missed work from absences due to pregnancy and related conditions. You are encouraged to discuss the options available with the Center for Students with Disabilities.
For more information, contact:
- Dean of Students - Undergraduate Students
- The Graduate School - Graduate Students
I am a student athlete. Can I still participate in my sport’s activities?
A student athlete may continue activities as normal, unless the student and physician decide otherwise. Additional information may be found in the UConn Student-Athlete Handbook or at NCAA Pregnant and Parenting Student Athletes.
What if I am a parent or caregiver and my child becomes sick and I have to miss class?
Students with children may need to be absent in order to care for a sick child, cover a gap in child care, or other emergencies. Instructors are encouraged to assist students with such absences.
What if a professor made an offensive comment to me about my pregnancy?
The University prohibits discrimination, as well as discriminatory harassment based on sex, which includes pregnancy. The University also prohibits retaliation for engaging in protected activities, such as filing a complaint about discrimination. If you feel you have experienced discrimination or retaliation based on your pregnancy or parenting status, please contact the Office of Institutional Equity (OIE).
I work with patients and should not be lifting. Who should I talk to about it?
- At UConn Health, employees may contact:
Kristen Donofrio
ADA Accommodations Case Manager
860.679.2831
donofrio@uchc.edu
- At UConn Health, students may contact:
Bryanna Anderson
Associate Director of the Center for Students with Disabilities
860.486.2020
bryanna.anderson@uconn.edu
- In Storrs, students may contact the Center for Students with Disabilities for accommodations
Center for Students with Disabilities
csd.uconn.edu
Wilbur Cross Building, Room 204
233 Glenbrook Road, Storrs
860.486.2020
I work with hazardous chemicals and need to adjust my job responsibilities.
- At UConn Health, employees may contact:
Kristen Donofrio
ADA Accommodations Case Manager
860.679.2831
donofrio@uchc.edu
- At UConn Health, students may contact:
Bryanna Anderson
Associate Director of the Center for Students with Disabilities
860.486.2020
bryanna.anderson@uconn.edu
- In Storrs, students may contact the Center for Students with Disabilities for accommodations
Center for Students with Disabilities
csd.uconn.edu
Wilbur Cross Building, Room 204
233 Glenbrook Road, Storrs
860.486.2020