Resources for Pregnant Students at University of Colorado

Here’s a quick guide to resources for pregnant college students at the University of Colorado. If you’re studying at CU Denver, Boulder, or Colorado Springs, it’s important to know that there are support systems in place to help you navigate your academic, emotional, and physical journey during this time. This guide will walk you through your rights as a student facing unplanned pregnancy, and the resources available to you both on and off campus.

Pregnancy Accommodations at University of Colorado
There are several supportive resources for pregnant and parenting students at the University of Colorado:

Lactation Rooms
The University of Colorado has guidelines to support pregnant and parenting students. In accordance with that policy, each campus at University of Colorado provides lactation rooms. Whether you’re at CU Boulder, CU Denver, or UCCS, you’ll have access to private rooms to pump or breastfeed. If you’re having trouble finding the lactation rooms, contact the Office of Equity for more information. Room locations may also be listed on the CU website.

Childcare
University of Colorado offers childcare programs for infant, toddler, and preschool-aged children at the Children’s Center at CU Boulder. Students are invited to fill out an interest form to learn more about enrollment for their children. Programs like the Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP) can help students cover the cost of childcare while attending school.

Mental Health & Counseling
CU Boulder offers a range of mental health services to students, including counseling, support groups, and more. Earlier in 2025, Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS) began offering a new Postpartum Support Group to graduate students. Contact CAPS to learn more about upcoming events such as workshops and screenings.

Title IX, Accommodations & Legal Rights

CU Boulder ensures pregnant students will have the same support as others with medical conditions, following Title IX guidelines.

“CU Boulder's policy is to treat students, faculty, and staff affected by a pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions in the same manner as other individuals unable to work or participate in their education because of their physical condition.”

Students may submit pregnancy accommodation forms with a medical information request from their healthcare practitioner.

Unplanned Pregnancy Support
Our team at The Avi Project is dedicated to helping students experiencing unexpected pregnancy continue to pursue their educational goals. Call or text us any time, any day, at 720-386-6009 to learn more about…

• Emotional and Physical Support
  
• Financial Assistance
  
• Career Counseling
  
• Material Resources
  

If you just found out you’re pregnant and are unsure what to do next, we provide pregnant college students another option when making the difficult decision to abort, parent, or choose adoption. ​The Avi Project provides all the resources, education, and emotional tools expectant students need to take the fear out of college pregnancy. 

Next Steps
Reach out to our team at The Avi Project to speak with a compassionate confidante and get the material resources you need to pursue your education with peace of mind. Consider requesting pregnancy accommodations, which may include excused absences, extended deadlines, snack or bathroom breaks, or other changes that help make education accessible in spite of pregnancy-related challenges.

Note: Please contact CU directly to obtain up-to-date policy information. The Avi Project is not affiliated with CU.