Expecting and Parenting Campus Community

Fayetteville State University strives to create an environment which is attuned to both professional and personal needs, such as the need of a parent who is lactating to feed and/or to express milk for their baby while at work. These guidelines were created to fully comply with the provisions of federal and state laws intended for breastfeeding individuals. The Title IX Office has established procedures for ensuring the equal treatment of pregnant individuals and individuals with pregnancy-related conditions.

Nondiscrimination: Pregnancy and Related Conditions 

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (“Title IX”), 20 U.S.C. §1681 et seq., is a Federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex—including pregnancy and parental status—in educational programs and activities.

In accordance with the 2024 Title IX Regulations, Fayetteville State University is committed to providing a caring, supportive environment for pregnant and parenting students. While Title IX had existing protections against discrimination based on conditions related to pregnancy and childbirth, the 2024 amendment strengthens requirements that schools and postsecondary institutions that receive federal funds provide students and employees with: 

  • Reasonable modifications for pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions such as lactation
  • Reasonable break time for milk expression
  • Access to a clean and private lactation space 

Non-Discrimination

The University must protect you from discrimination and harassment based on pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions. Please contact the Title IX Office if you feel that you have experienced such discriminatory conduct.  

Temporary Modifications

In certain situations, a student may be entitled to temporary modifications due to pregnancy-related conditions. Modifications requests should be emailed to titleix@uncfsu.edu. The Title IX Office will require documentation to support the modification request.

Students may request pregnancy-related modifications from the Office of Title IX based on general pregnancy needs. Specific adjustments will be handled on a case-by-case basis and will depend on medical needs and academic requirements.

If you are a pregnant or parenting employee, please contact the Benefits Service Center at (919) 445-1352 for information and assistance related to pregnancy and parental leave.