Pregnancy may render the expectant student susceptible to environmental conditions during their educational or clinical experiences at Bellin College. The College does not assume responsibility or liability for complications that may occur as a result of the pregnancy.
Pregnancy and Related Conditions:
All students who are pregnant and/or experiencing related conditions are entitled to the following from Bellin College:
- To be allowed make up any missed work without penalty
- To be treated similarly to students with a temporary disability
- To be allowed to take a leave, and to return to the same academic and extracurricular status as before their medical leave began
- To be provided reasonable adjustments, like a larger desk, elevator access, or allowing frequent trips to the restroom
- To be allowed a voluntary leave of absence
Documentation is not required when:
- Needs are obvious
- Student previously provided sufficient documentation
- Reasonable modification is sitting or standing, keeping water nearby, or taking breaks for basic needs
Pregnancy Written Notice
When a student informs any employee of a student’s pregnancy or related conditions, the employee must promptly provide the college’s accommodation services’ contact information via email and inform that person that Student Affairs can coordinate specific actions to prevent sex discrimination and ensure reasonable accommodations. The email address for accommodation services is accommodations@bellincollege.edu
If the student is enrolled in a program where additional risks, such as radiation exposure, exposure to certain illnesses, etc., may be incurred, these risks will be discussed prior to completion of the Declaration of Pregnancy Form.
The Program Director, together with the Vice President of Student Affairs, Enrollment and Belonging and other appropriate college personnel, will work to create options for the student. If granted a leave of absence, the student must provide evidence of ability to return to the College by a licensed healthcare provider. Documentation must indicate the return date and any restrictions, if applicable. All evidence of ability to return should be provided to accommodation services/Student Affairs.
All students who find themselves expecting are encouraged to reach out to accommodaitons@bellincollege.edu to declare their pregnancy and so that a plan of completion can be made.