Parenting Student Resources

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Parenting students often juggle multiple, competing responsibilities between their academic, work, and home lives. San José State University is committed to providing a range of services, resources, and referrals to ensure that pregnant and parenting students have equitable educational opportunities. By offering supports such as Priority Registration, Basic Needs Assistance, and On-Campus Childcare, SJSU fosters an environment where you can achieve academic success while raising a family. All offerings are in compliance with California Assembly Bill 2881.

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Parenting Student Resource Fair

Discover more about resources and services available that can support you as a parent and as a student. Let us know if you're joining us by filling out the Parenting Student Resource Fair RSVP link.

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Academic & Enrollment Support

Early Registration for Student Parents

Take advantage of early registration to coordinate your academic schedule with childcare and family commitments if you provide more than half of the financial support for at least one dependent child under the age of 18.

Rights & Protection for Pregnant and Nursing Parenting Students

Understand your right to reasonable academic supportive measures and flexibility to ensure your educational journey remains on track during pregnancy or while nursing.

Pregnancy Accommodations

Request temporary academic adjustments through the AEC if you have documented pregnancy-related limitations to ensure that medical or physical requirements do not hinder your participation in your degree program.

Childcare & Family Services

A.S. Child Development Center

Explore high-quality, close-to-campus childcare and early childhood education options, including potential subsidized care and financial assistance programs like CCAMPIS to help reduce costs for eligible student parents.

Child Development Laboratory Preschool

Connect with high-quality early childhood education right on campus, offering dedicated care for young children while serving as an active learning and research lab for SJSU students.

Health, Wellness & Lactation

Student Wellness Center

Access primary care, mental health services, a low-cost pharmacy, and the Wellness Lounge to help you maintain your well-being.

Lactation Accommodations

Coordinate directly with your faculty or the Office for Title IX and Equal Opportunity to secure reasonable break times and academic flexibility so you can focus on your studies while caring for your nursing needs.

Lactation Room at the Student Wellness Center

Visit the dedicated lactation room within the Student Wellness Center by checking in at the front desk for a private, secure space to breastfeed or pump during building hours.

Lactation Room at the Gender Equity Center

Stop by the Gender Equity Center in the Student Union to utilize their welcoming and private lactation space designed specifically to support the needs of parenting students.

Off-Campus Resources

FindHelp.org

Explore a wide range of free or reduced-cost local programs, including food, housing, diapers, and healthcare. Utilize this easy tool that will help you connect with the essential services you need.

Gardner Health Services

Discover accessible health and wellness services, providing low-cost primary care, dental care, and family programs to keep student parents and their children healthy.

Second Harvest of Silicon Valley

Find free fresh groceries, local meal distributions, and assistance applying for CalFresh food benefits to support your family’s daily basic needs.

California Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)

Access supplemental food, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support for young children and pregnant or postpartum individuals, along with key healthcare referrals.