Discrimination and Harassment

Student Rights

Classes and School Activities for Students

• Title IX requires that the University provide reasonable modifications to students who need them due to pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions for as long as is medically necessary.  
• Loyola University Maryland and its faculty, staff, and other employees shall not require a student to limit their studies or activities due to pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions. 
• The benefits and services provided to pregnant students will be no less than those provided to students with temporary medical conditions.
• Pursuant to Title IX, Loyola University Maryland shall treat pregnancy and related conditions as a justification for a voluntary leave of absence for as long a period of time as is deemed medically necessary by a student’s licensed healthcare provider.
• To the extent possible, Loyola University Maryland will take reasonable steps to ensure that pregnant students who take a voluntary leave of absence or medical leave return under the same academic requirements and, as practicable, to the extracurrical status in effect at the time of departure without completing the regaular admissions process. 

To request reasonable modifications due to pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions contact the Office of Title IX and Bias Compliance. The Office of Title IX and Bias Compliance will engage in an interactive process with the student to determine what reasonable modifications will be necessary to ensure equal access to the educational program or activity. 

Disability

While pregnancy itself is not a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), some students may have one or more impairments related to pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions that qualify as a “disability” under the ADA. Students experiencing a pregnancy or pregnancy-related disability wanting housing or other accommodations must apply through the Disability and Accessibility Services registration page. Information regarding the Disability and Accessibility Services accommodations process can be found on the Disability and Accessibility Services website.

Similarly, employees may have one or more impairments related to pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions that qualify as a “disability” under the ADA. Information about receiving accommodations as an employee can be found by contacting Human Resources (HR).

Leave Related to Pregnancy

Pregnant individuals and persons with pregnancy-related conditions may choose to take a leave from academics or employment.

For information on student Medical Leave of Absence please visit our FAQ page. 

For Loyola University employees, please view the Staff and Administrators Policy Manual or Faculty Handbook.

Retaliation and Harassment

Harassment of any member of Loyola University Maryland community based on sex, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, or parental status is prohibited as is outlined in the Student Code of Conduct for students or the Harassment and Discrimination Policy and Procedures for employees. Students, faculty, staff, and other Loyola University Maryland employees are prohibited from interfering with a student or employee's rights pertaining to Title IX or retaliating against a student or employee for exercising their rights pertaining to Title IX.  

To file a complaint, contact the Office of Title IX and Bias Compliance.