Families & Childcare

Source: https://gradschool.utexas.edu/grad-life/families-childcare Parent: https://gradschool.utexas.edu/admissions

Statement of Support for UT Austin Graduate Student Families

The Graduate School recognizes that life events such as becoming a parent can interrupt a student's academic career. The Graduate School is committed to supporting our students. It is our commitment to work with sensitivity and imagination to ensure that all available arrangements are explored by advisers, academic staff and departmental leaders.

Although it is ultimately the student's responsibility to notify their department in a timely manner of their current family or medical situation, there are a number of resources, policies and staff at the University to assist during the time of childbirth or a family emergency.

Title IX Accommodations for Those Pregnant, Nursing and Parenting

Pregnant, nursing and parenting students are eligible for accommodations through the Title IX Office that support equal access to education and work and prevent discrimination. Students may reach out to the Title IX Office for help with accommodations to make up missed classes, complete missed coursework, keep them safe in the classroom, apply for leaves of absence, receive priority registration and other related support.

Workplace Accommodations for Pregnant Employees

The University provides reasonable accommodations to employees experiencing limitations associated with pregnancy, childbirth, or related conditions under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). While many accommodations under the PWFA can be managed at the departmental level, Institutional Accessibility and Accommodation facilitates the process when situations are more complex. Documentation from an individual’s healthcare provider is necessary in these situations to assess the limitations associated with one’s condition(s) and what accommodations are appropriate. Institutional Accessibility and Accommodation can be contacted via email at ada@austin.utexas.edu. More information about the PWFA accommodation process is here.

College and Schools' Accommodation Policies

Cockrell School of Engineering Parental Accommodation Statement

College of Education Parental Accommodation Policy Statement

College of Fine Arts Parental Accommodation Policy Statement

Jackson School of Geosciences Graduate Student Parental Leave and Accommodations

College of Liberal Arts Parental Accommodation Statement

McCombs School of Business Doctoral Student Parental Accommodation Statement

Moody College of Communication Graduate Student Parental Accommodation Statement

College of Natural Science Parental Accommodation Statement

College of Pharmacy Graduate Student Parental Accommodation Statement

The School of Information Graduate Student Parental Leave Policy

Academic Policies & Resources

Academic & Registration Policies

Withdrawal from the Graduate School

Medical Withdrawal and Course Load Reduction

Retroactive Withdrawal

Employment Resources

Student Employment Questions & Answers

Conditions for Student Employment

Student Emergency Services

Academic Employment

Family Resources

Student Parent Organization

HealthPoint Work/Life Services

Lactation/Quiet Rooms

Neighborhood Longhorns

Counseling & Mental Health Center

Schools in the Community

Austin ISD

Eanes ISD

Hayes ISD

Round Rock ISD

Pflugerville ISD

Childcare

There are many available respected childcare options in Austin, and choosing between them can be daunting. These resources will provide assistance in finding one that meets your needs.