Wayne State University (WSU) is committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible environment for pregnant and parenting students.
Consistent with University policy and applicable law, the University will not exclude a student from participating in any part of an educational program based on the student’s pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition.
Pregnancy or related conditions include:
- Pregnancy, childbirth, termination of pregnancy, and lactation;
- Medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, termination of pregnancy, and lactation; and
- Recovery from pregnancy, childbirth, termination of pregnancy, lactation, or related medical conditions.
Students may contact the Title IX Office for information about reasonable modifications, voluntary leave, or access to a lactation space as necessary, to ensure equal access to the University’s education program or activity.
Rights of pregnant students under Title IX
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs or activities including academic, educational, extracurricular, employment, athletic and other school programs or activities. This prohibition includes discrimination based on a student’s current, potential, or past pregnancy or related conditions.
Reasonable modifications
Students who disclose a pregnancy or related condition to WSU are eligible for reasonable modifications to ensure equal access to the University’s education programs and activities.
Identifying a reasonable modification is an interactive and collaborative effort between the student and the University. In addition, the range of available reasonable modifications will vary with respect to the specific circumstances and the student’s individualized needs resulting from pregnancy or related conditions.
How to request a reasonable modification
Students may connect with the Title IX Coordinator to determine any available reasonable modifications that will address the student’s individualized needs and ensure equal access.
To request a consultation, contact the Title IX office at 313-577-9999 or email titleix@wayne.edu.