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Imperial Valley College is committed to supporting pregnant and parenting students.
Under Title IX, students are protected from discrimination on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, abortion, and related conditions. This protection also extends to breastfeeding, miscarriage, and recovery, ensuring students have equitable access to education, campus services, and support—both in and beyond the classroom.
These protections apply to internship sites, athletics, clinical and lab work, career counseling, financial aid, and scholarships, as well as the broader educational experience.
Imperial Valley College, as part of the Imperial Community College District, must treat pregnancy and related conditions the same as it does any temporary medical condition or disability. This includes:
Students who need accommodations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related conditions are encouraged to contact:
IVC proudly supports student-parents and parents/guardians of students, offering resources to help balance academic and family life.
IVC provides a range of programs and services tailored to the needs of student-parents:
Eligibility Note: To qualify as a student-parent for priority registration and related services, students must have a child under 18 who receives more than half of their financial support from them.
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Imperial Valley College is proud to stand behind student-parents and guardians, ensuring access, equity, and support across all areas of campus life.
If you have questions about your rights under Title IX or need help navigating any part of your student experience while parenting or pregnant, please reach out. We're here to help.
Any of the following accommodations may be appropriate to a given situation, depending on the nature of the medical issue and the nature of the course as reflected in its outline of record:
The short answer is yes. You can continue to participate in classes and extra-curricular
activities throughout your pregnancy. IVC and the DSPS office will provide you with
reasonable adjustments, when necessary, due to your pregnancy, like a larger desk,
elevator access, or restroom breaks.
Absences due to pregnancy or childbirth will be excused for as long as your doctor says it is necessary. You will be allowed to return to the same academic and extracurricular status as before your medical leave began, which should include giving you the opportunity to make up any work missed while you were out. You will receive similar accommodations to those provided to students with temporary medical conditions.
Talk to the Title IX office about access to breast pumping rooms. The Developmental Preschool and Infant/Toddler Center offers educational programs for children. Enrollment is limited and parents must share their interest in the Waiting Pool Application. For more information, contact the Center on campus at (760) 355-6232 for further assistance or visit their webpage here.
The Department of Education has provided additional information about institutions’ and students’ rights and responsibilities, summarized in the Supporting the Academic Success of Pregnant and Parenting Students guide.