Pregnancy
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, including pregnancy or related conditions, in educational programs and activities. View our Pregnancy Policy for more information.
NJIT is committed to supporting students and employees through pregnancy, recovery, and pregnancy related conditions.
What is covered under "Pregnancy or Related Conditions?"
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Pregnancy, childbirth, termination of pregnancy, or lactation;
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Medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, termination of pregnancy, or lactation; or
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Recovery from pregnancy, childbirth, termination of pregnancy, lactation, or related medical conditions.
Accommodations/Modifications
NJIT students who need assistance with the following are encouraged to contact the Title IX Coordinator to discuss their options, including but not limited to:
- Absence excusals
- Reasonable modifications
- Medical withdrawal
- Leave of absence
- Other related requests
NJIT employees who need assistance understanding their options for accommodations should contact Human Resources at hraccommodations@njit.edu. To understand an overview of employee benefits, contact benefits@njit.edu.
Lactation Guidelines
In coordination with the Offices of Campus Health and Wellness Services and Human Resources, NJIT provides lactation spaces on campus to those who need to express milk, as well as guidelines to support this experience. To review the lactation guidelines and the location of the lactation room/pods on campus, please visit the Lactation Guidelines website.
Lactation Breaks for Students
Under Title IX, students are protected against harassment and discrimination based on sex which includes nursing individuals. Because lactation is a condition related to an individual’s sex and pregnancy/parental status, students have rights. If a student must miss a portion of class or lab time to nurse or express milk, they are encouraged to contact the Title IX Coordinator to discuss reasonable accommodation requests with instructors.