AS A PREGNANT STUDENT, YOU HAVE RIGHTS AND RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO YOU TO COMPLETE YOUR EDUCATION. 

Becoming pregnant in high school or college was likely not part of your plans. And the thought of maintaining your grades, attending class every day, and making it to graduation probably feels overwhelming—maybe even impossible. 

But you do not have to go through this alone. 

If you are pregnant and enrolled at a public university or high school, you have rights and entitlements—thanks to something called Title IX. These protect you from being unfairly treated because of your pregnancy and ensure that you can succeed during your time on campus. 

Here are just some of the rights available to you as a pregnant student: 

• You must be given an adequate recovery period after childbirth to make up any missed assignments or exams. 

• If you’re an athlete, you can take a redshirt season while pregnant and should not be dismissed from sports teams because of your pregnancy. 

• You cannot be penalized for any medically necessary absence by a professor or teacher. 

• You have a right to be accommodated with a comfortable testing space within your university or high school while pregnant. 

Protection Against Pregnancy-Based Discrimination

Pregnancy-based discrimination can take many forms. The important thing to remember is that as a pregnant student in Colorado, you are protected during your time on campus and any concerns you have can be addressed and resolved.

Here are some examples of pregnancy-based discrimination:

• Anyone discouraging you from continuing your education because of your pregnancy 

• Being asked to leave sports teams, leadership or campus clubs because of your pregnancy 

• Professors or teachers not responding to your request for necessary deadline extensions 

• Not being given an adequate amount of time to complete exams or assignments after childbirth 

• Being asked to leave school housing while you’re pregnant 

• Negative comments about your future or pregnant status 

Alternatives is here to help you navigate this season as you work toward completing your education. We see students from all high schools and colleges including: 

• Metro State University 
• Community College of Denver 
• University of Colorado-Denver 
• Arapahoe Community College 
• Community College of Aurora 
• Denver School of Nursing 
• Red Rocks Community College 
• Front Range Community College 
• Denver Seminary 
• Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design 
• Colorado Christian University 
• Colorado School of Mines 

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