Ivy League Pregnant and Parenting Survey Results
Brown University
Pregnancy Support Services
Is there a person or central office responsible for helping pregnant and parenting students obtain all available on- and off- campus services?
Plans Underway
Are policies and services regarding pregnancy resources and support for parenting students published in the:
Website
Are the residential advisers, counselors, etc. aware of the scope of pregnancy resources available on and off campus?
Don’t Know
Education
Does the college/university offer flexible class times (evenings, weekends, etc.)?
No
Does the college/university offer classes online?
Yes
Can you earn your degree online?
No
Housing
Is on-campus housing available for parents and children?
No
Will Residential Services assist with affordable off-campus housing?
No
Child Friendly Campus
Are there diaper decks available in restrooms?
Don’t Know
Are there lactation rooms?
Yes
Are there notetakers available for parents who cannot make it to class?
Don’t Know
Are students generally aware of paternity establishment and child support enforcement laws that give fathers rights as well as responsibilities for the children they help to conceive?
Don’t Know
Are women aware of the information they need in order to establish paternity should the father resist his responsibilities?
Don’t Know
Are women aware of the information they need in order to establish paternity should the father resist his responsibilities?
Don’t Know
Is there a central place for pregnant women,expectant fathers, birthmothers, and parents to go for help?
No
Does the campus map include locations for diaper decks, lactation rooms, child care, family housing, and a central place on campus for parents to find help?
No
Child Care
Does the college offer on-campus day care?
Yes
If yes, is it open to:
It is open to: Graduate Students, Faculty and Administration and Staff
What is the daily cost?
Various Centers
Are student discounts available?
No
Are subsidies available?
Yes
What days and hours is the center open?
Various
Is care for a sick child available?
Don’t Know
Does the college offer paid babysitters or child care (scholarships, loans, vouchers, etc.)?
No
Volunteer babysitters?
No
Is space available to start a child care co-op?
Don’t know
Financial Aid and Policies
Are students with children made aware of loans and scholarships available to them?
No
What kinds are available? (Housing, day care, etc.)
Nothing is listed on their website; Perhaps a student would find out more if she met with a financial aid employee.
Are pregnant and parenting students able to take an academic leave for a semester?
Don’t know
If an athlete on scholarship becomes pregnant, will the coach allow her to take time off as she or he would for an injured player (also known as“redshirting”) in order for her to keep her scholarship?
Yes
Health Care
Does the campus clinic refer pregnant women to (check all that apply):
The campus clinic refers students to Planned Parenthood. Pregnant students can be referred to doctors “in the community” for prenatal care.
Is there maternity coverage in the student health insurance?
Yes
If yes, describe the extent of coverage:
It includes pre-natal care
It does not include spouses, children, or other dependents.
Are counselors available to help:
Yes- They can help women and men who are experiencing reproductive grief as well as parents who are struggling with the conflicting demands of parenthood and school
No- They cannot help make women aware of the scope of pregnancy resources available on and off campus and guide women through the adoption process
Columbia University
Pregnancy Support Services
Is there a person or central office responsible for helping pregnant and parenting students obtain all available on- and off- campus services?
Yes
Are policies and services regarding pregnancy resources and support for parenting students published in the:
They are not published on the website, student handbook, first-year orientation, or any other means that are readily available.
Are the residential advisers, counselors, etc. aware of the scope of pregnancy resources available on and off campus?
No
Education
Does the college/university offer flexible class times (evenings, weekends, etc.)?
Don’t Know
Does the college/university offer classes online?
Yes
Can you earn your degree online?
Some Programs
Housing
Is on-campus housing available for parents and children?
Yes
If yes, is it open to:
Other: Teacher’s College (a graduate school)
Will Residential Services assist with affordable off-campus housing?
No
Child Friendly Campus
Are there diaper decks available in restrooms?
Yes
Are there lactation rooms?
Yes
Are there notetakers available for parents who cannot make it to class?
No
Are students generally aware of paternity establishment and child support enforcement laws that give fathers rights as well as responsibilities for the children they help to conceive?
No
Are women aware of the information they need in order to establish paternity should the father resist his responsibilities?
No
Are women aware of the information they need in order to establish paternity should the father resist his responsibilities?
No
Is there a central place for pregnant women,expectant fathers, birthmothers, and parents to go for help?
Yes
Does the campus map include locations for diaper decks, lactation rooms, child care, family housing, and a central place on campus for parents to find help?
No
Child Care
Does the college offer on-campus day care?
Yes
If yes, is it open to:
It is open to: Undergraduate Students, Graduate Students, Faculty and Administration and Staff
What is the daily cost?
Infant Room: $168.23, Two’s Room: $165.00, Preschool: $138.32
Are student discounts available?
No
Are subsidies available?
No
What days and hours is the center open?
Mon- Fri: 8:30-3:30, extended afternoons as needed
Is care for a sick child available?
Yes
Does the college offer paid babysitters or child care (scholarships, loans, vouchers, etc.)?
No
Volunteer babysitters?
No
Is space available to start a child care co-op?
Don’t know
Financial Aid and Policies
Are students with children made aware of loans and scholarships available to them?
No
What kinds are available? (Housing, day care, etc.)
Nothing is listed, but perhaps the Title IX coordinator could help them with that
Are pregnant and parenting students able to take an academic leave for a semester?
Yes
If an athlete on scholarship becomes pregnant, will the coach allow her to take time off as she or he would for an injured player (also known as“redshirting”) in order for her to keep her scholarship?
Yes
Health Care
Does the campus clinic refer pregnant women to (check all that apply):
Other: Unsure, it doesn’t list any specific locations online
Is there maternity coverage in the student health insurance?
Yes
If yes, describe the extent of coverage:
It includes pre-natal care
It does not include spouses, children, or other dependents.
Are counselors available to help:
Yes- They can help women and men who are experiencing reproductive grief as well as parents who are struggling with the conflicting demands of parenthood and school
No- They cannot help make women aware of the scope of pregnancy resources available on and off campus and guide women through the adoption process
Cornell University
Pregnancy Support Services
Is there a person or central office responsible for helping pregnant and parenting students obtain all available on- and off- campus services?
Yes
Are policies and services regarding pregnancy resources and support for parenting students published in the:
They are on the website They are not in the student handbook. It is not clear whether they are in first-year orientation or any other means that are readily available.
Are the residential advisers, counselors, etc. aware of the scope of pregnancy resources available on and off campus?
Don’t know
Education
Does the college/university offer flexible class times (evenings, weekends, etc.)?
Yes
Does the college/university offer classes online?
Yes
Can you earn your degree online?
You seem to be able to receive “professional certificates” for some programs, but I’m unclear as to whether that pertains to Bachelors or Masters Degrees
Housing
Is on-campus housing available for parents and children?
Yes
If yes, is it open to:
Graduate Students only
Will Residential Services assist with affordable off-campus housing?
Don’t Know
Child Friendly Campus
Are there diaper decks available in restrooms?
Yes
Are there lactation rooms?
Yes
Are there notetakers available for parents who cannot make it to class?
No
Are students generally aware of paternity establishment and child support enforcement laws that give fathers rights as well as responsibilities for the children they help to conceive?
Don’t Know
Are women aware of the information they need in order to establish paternity should the father resist his responsibilities?
Don’t Know
Are women aware of the information they need in order to establish paternity should the father resist his responsibilities?
Don’t Know
Is there a central place for pregnant women,expectant fathers, birthmothers, and parents to go for help?
Yes
Does the campus map include locations for diaper decks, lactation rooms, child care, family housing, and a central place on campus for parents to find help?
Yes
Child Care
Does the college offer on-campus day care?
Yes
If yes, is it open to:
It is open to: Undergraduate Students, Graduate Students, Faculty and Administration and Staff
What is the daily cost?
For Full days: Infants – $74.70, Toddlers- $64.60, Pre-schoolers -$59.16
Are student discounts available?
No
Are subsidies available?
Yes
What days and hours is the center open?
Mon-Fri: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Is care for a sick child available?
Yes
Does the college offer paid babysitters or child care (scholarships, loans, vouchers, etc.)?
No
Volunteer babysitters?
No
Is space available to start a child care co-op?
Don’t know
Financial Aid and Policies
Are students with children made aware of loans and scholarships available to them?
Don’t Know
Are pregnant and parenting students able to take an academic leave for a semester?
Yes
If an athlete on scholarship becomes pregnant, will the coach allow her to take time off as she or he would for an injured player (also known as“redshirting”) in order for her to keep her scholarship?
Yes
Health Care
Does the campus clinic refer pregnant women to (check all that apply):
Planned Parenthood and OBGYNs in the Ithaca community
Is there maternity coverage in the student health insurance?
Yes
If yes, describe the extent of coverage:
It includes pre-natal care
It does not include spouses, children, or other dependents.
Are counselors available to help:
Yes- They can help women and men who are experiencing reproductive grief and help make women aware of the scope of pregnancy resources available on and off campus as well as parents who are struggling with the conflicting demands of parenthood and school
No- They cannot guide women through the adoption process
Dartmouth University
Pregnancy Support Services
Is there a person or central office responsible for helping pregnant and parenting students obtain all available on- and off- campus services?
No
Are policies and services regarding pregnancy resources and support for parenting students published in the:
They cannot be found on the website or the student handbook. We do not know if they are shared during first-year orientation.
Are the residential advisers, counselors, etc. aware of the scope of pregnancy resources available on and off campus?
Don’t Know
Education
Does the college/university offer flexible class times (evenings, weekends, etc.)?
Don’t Know
Does the college/university offer classes online?
Yes
Can you earn your degree online?
Some Master’s Programs
Housing
Is on-campus housing available for parents and children?
Yes
If Yes, is it open to:
Graduate Students only
Will Residential Services assist with affordable off-campus housing?
Don’t Know
Child Friendly Campus
Are there diaper decks available in restrooms?
Don’t Know
Are there lactation rooms?
Yes
Are there notetakers available for parents who cannot make it to class?
No
Are students generally aware of paternity establishment and child support enforcement laws that give fathers rights as well as responsibilities for the children they help to conceive?
Don’t Know
Are women aware of the information they need in order to establish paternity should the father resist his responsibilities?
Don’t Know
Are women aware of the information they need in order to establish paternity should the father resist his responsibilities?
Don’t Know
Is there a central place for pregnant women, expectant fathers, birthmothers, and parents to go for help?
No
Does the campus map include locations for diaper decks, lactation rooms, child care, family housing, and a central place on campus for parents to find help?
No
Child Care
Does the college offer on-campus day care?
Yes
If yes, is it open to:
It is open to: Faculty and Administration and Staff
What is the daily cost?
Depends on family income
Are student discounts available?
No
Are subsidies available?
Yes
What days and hours is the center open?
Not listed
Is care for a sick child available?
Don’t Know
Does the college offer paid babysitters or child care (scholarships, loans, vouchers, etc.)?
No
Volunteer babysitters?
No
Is space available to start a child care co-op?
Don’t know
Financial Aid and Policies
Are students with children made aware of loans and scholarships available to them?
Don’t Know
Are pregnant and parenting students able to take an academic leave for a semester?
Don’t know
If an athlete on scholarship becomes pregnant, will the coach allow her to take time off as she or he would for an injured player (also known as“redshirting”) in order for her to keep her scholarship?
Yes
Health Care
Does the campus clinic refer pregnant women to (check all that apply):
Darthmouth’s website lists nothing regarding referals (or anything about pregnancy for that matter)
Is there maternity coverage in the student health insurance?
Yes
If yes, describe the extent of coverage:
It includes pre-natal care
It does not include spouses, children, or other dependents.
Are counselors available to help:
Yes- They can help women and men who are experiencing reproductive grief as well as parents who are struggling with the conflicting demands of parenthood and school
We do not know if they can help make women aware of the scope of pregnancy resources available on and off campus and guide women through the adoption process
Harvard University
Pregnancy Support Services
Is there a person or central office responsible for helping pregnant and parenting students obtain all available on- and off- campus services?
No
Are policies and services regarding pregnancy resources and support for parenting students published in the:
They are not found on the website or in the student handbook. We don’t know if they are discussed during first-year orientation.
Are the residential advisers, counselors, etc. aware of the scope of pregnancy resources available on and off campus?
Don’t Know
Education
Does the college/university offer flexible class times (evenings, weekends, etc.)?
Yes
Does the college/university offer classes online?
Yes
Can you earn your degree online?
No
Housing
Is on-campus housing available for parents and children?
Yes
If yes, is it open to:
Graduate Students only
Will Residential Services assist with affordable off-campus housing?
Don’t Know
Child Friendly Campus
Are there diaper decks available in restrooms?
Yes
Are there lactation rooms?
Yes
Are there notetakers available for parents who cannot make it to class?
Yes
Are students generally aware of paternity establishment and child support enforcement laws that give fathers rights as well as responsibilities for the children they help to conceive?
Don’t Know
Are women aware of the information they need in order to establish paternity should the father resist his responsibilities?
Don’t Know
Are women aware of the information they need in order to establish paternity should the father resist his responsibilities?
Don’t Know
Is there a central place for pregnant women, expectant fathers, birthmothers, and parents to go for help?
No
Does the campus map include locations for diaper decks, lactation rooms, child care, family housing, and a central place on campus for parents to find help?
No
Child Care
Does the college offer on-campus day care?
Yes
If yes, is it open to:
It is open to: Faculty and Administration and Staff
What is the daily cost?
Various Centers, 6 total.
Are student discounts available?
No
Are subsidies available?
No
What days and hours is the center open?
Various
Is care for a sick child available?
Don’t Know
Does the college offer paid babysitters or child care (scholarships, loans, vouchers, etc.)?
Yes
Volunteer babysitters?
No
Is space available to start a child care co-op?
Don’t know
Financial Aid and Policies
Are students with children made aware of loans and scholarships available to them?
Don’t Know
Are pregnant and parenting students able to take an academic leave for a semester?
Yes
If an athlete on scholarship becomes pregnant, will the coach allow her to take time off as she or he would for an injured player (also known as“redshirting”) in order for her to keep her scholarship?
Yes
Health Care
Does the campus clinic refer pregnant women to (check all that apply):
The campus clinic refers students to Planned Parenthood. Harvard’s campus medical center seems to be equipped with treating women throughout pregnancy
Is there maternity coverage in the student health insurance?
Yes
If yes, describe the extent of coverage:
It includes pre-natal care
It does not include spouses, children, or other dependents.
Are counselors available to help:
Yes- They can help women and men who are experiencing reproductive grief as well as parents who are struggling with the conflicting demands of parenthood and school
We do not know if they can help make women aware of the scope of pregnancy resources available on and off campus and guide women through the adoption process
University of Pennsylvania
Pregnancy Support Services
Is there a person or central office responsible for helping pregnant and parenting students obtain all available on- and off- campus services?
No
Are policies and services regarding pregnancy resources and support for parenting students published in the:
They are found on the website. They are not found in the student handbook. We do not know if it is discussed in first-year orientation.
Are the residential advisers, counselors, etc. aware of the scope of pregnancy resources available on and off campus?
Don’t Know
Education
Does the college/university offer flexible class times (evenings, weekends, etc.)?
No
Does the college/university offer classes online?
Yes
Can you earn your degree online?
No
Housing
Is on-campus housing available for parents and children?
No
Will Residential Services assist with affordable off-campus housing?
Yes
Child Friendly Campus
Are there diaper decks available in restrooms?
Don’t Know
Are there lactation rooms?
Yes
Are there notetakers available for parents who cannot make it to class?
No
Are students generally aware of paternity establishment and child support enforcement laws that give fathers rights as well as responsibilities for the children they help to conceive?
Don’t Know
Are women aware of the information they need in order to establish paternity should the father resist his responsibilities?
Don’t Know
Are women aware of the information they need in order to establish paternity should the father resist his responsibilities?
Don’t Know
Is there a central place for pregnant women,expectant fathers, birthmothers, and parents to go for help?
No
Does the campus map include locations for diaper decks, lactation rooms, child care, family housing, and a central place on campus for parents to find help?
Yes
Child Care
Does the college offer on-campus day care?
Yes
If yes, is it open to:
It is open to: Undergraduate Students, Graduate Students, Faculty and Administration and Staff
What is the daily cost?
Varies depending on affiliation with the university and income levels
Are student discounts available?
No
Are subsidies available?
No
What days and hours is the center open?
Not specified
Is care for a sick child available?
Don’t Know
Does the college offer paid babysitters or child care (scholarships, loans, vouchers, etc.)?
No
Volunteer babysitters?
No
Is space available to start a child care co-op?
Don’t know
Financial Aid and Policies
Are students with children made aware of loans and scholarships available to them?
Don’t Know
Are pregnant and parenting students able to take an academic leave for a semester?
Yes
If an athlete on scholarship becomes pregnant, will the coach allow her to take time off as she or he would for an injured player (also known as“redshirting”) in order for her to keep her scholarship?
Yes
Health Care
Does the campus clinic refer pregnant women to (check all that apply):
Their website states that the university health services will refer women to receive counseling regarding their options
Is there maternity coverage in the student health insurance?
Yes
If yes, describe the extent of coverage:
It includes pre-natal care
It does not include spouses, children, or other dependents.
Are counselors available to help:
Yes- They can help women and men who are experiencing reproductive grief as well as parents who are struggling with the conflicting demands of parenthood and school
No- They cannot help guide women through the adoption process
We do not know if they will help make women aware of the scope of pregnancy resources available on and off campus.
Princeton University
Pregnancy Support Services
Is there a person or central office responsible for helping pregnant and parenting students obtain all available on- and off- campus services?
No
Are policies and services regarding pregnancy resources and support for parenting students published in the:
They are published on the website, but not in the student handbook. We do not know if it is discussed during first-year orientation.
Are the residential advisers, counselors, etc. aware of the scope of pregnancy resources available on and off campus?
Don’t Know
Education
Does the college/university offer flexible class times (evenings, weekends, etc.)?
Yes
Does the college/university offer classes online?
Yes
Can you earn your degree online?
Don’t Know
Housing
Is on-campus housing available for parents and children?
Yes
If yes, is it open to:
Graduate Students only
Will Residential Services assist with affordable off-campus housing?
Don’t Know
Child Friendly Campus
Are there diaper decks available in restrooms?
Don’t Know
Are there lactation rooms?
Yes
Are there notetakers available for parents who cannot make it to class?
No
Are students generally aware of paternity establishment and child support enforcement laws that give fathers rights as well as responsibilities for the children they help to conceive?
Don’t Know
Are women aware of the information they need in order to establish paternity should the father resist his responsibilities?
Don’t Know
Are women aware of the information they need in order to establish paternity should the father resist his responsibilities?
Don’t Know
Is there a central place for pregnant women, expectant fathers, birthmothers, and parents to go for help?
No
Does the campus map include locations for diaper decks, lactation rooms, child care, family housing, and a central place on campus for parents to find help?
No
Child Care
Does the college offer on-campus day care?
Yes
If yes, is it open to:
It is open to: Faculty and Administration and Staff
What is the daily cost?
Infants: $89.58, Toddlers: $81.04, Preschool: $78.54
Are student discounts available?
No
Are subsidies available?
No
What days and hours is the center open?
Mon-Fri: 8:00am – 6:00 pm
Is care for a sick child available?
Don’t Know
Does the college offer paid babysitters or child care (scholarships, loans, vouchers, etc.)?
No
Volunteer babysitters?
No
Is space available to start a child care co-op?
Don’t know
Financial Aid and Policies
Are students with children made aware of loans and scholarships available to them?
Don’t Know
Are pregnant and parenting students able to take an academic leave for a semester?
Yes
If an athlete on scholarship becomes pregnant, will the coach allow her to take time off as she or he would for an injured player (also known as“redshirting”) in order for her to keep her scholarship?
Yes
Health Care
Does the campus clinic refer pregnant women to (check all that apply):
Website doesn’t list the specifics of where they refer women, but they do list Planned Parenthood as an outside resource
Is there maternity coverage in the student health insurance?
Yes
If yes, describe the extent of coverage:
It includes pre-natal care
It does not include spouses, children, or other dependents.
Are counselors available to help:
Yes- They can help women and men who are experiencing reproductive grief as well as parents who are struggling with the conflicting demands of parenthood and school
We do not know if they can help make women aware of the scope of pregnancy resources available on and off campus and guide women through the adoption process
Yale University
Pregnancy Support Services
Is there a person or central office responsible for helping pregnant and parenting students obtain all available on- and off- campus services?
No
Are policies and services regarding pregnancy resources and support for parenting students published in the:
They are found on the website. They are not found in the student handbook. We do not know if it is discussed in first-year orientation.
Are the residential advisers, counselors, etc. aware of the scope of pregnancy resources available on and off campus?
Don’t Know
Education
Does the college/university offer flexible class times (evenings, weekends, etc.)?
Yes
Does the college/university offer classes online?
Yes
Can you earn your degree online?
Don’t Know
Housing
Is on-campus housing available for parents and children?
Yes
If yes, is it open to:
Graduate Students only
Will Residential Services assist with affordable off-campus housing?
Don’t Know
Child Friendly Campus
Are there diaper decks available in restrooms?
Yes
Are there lactation rooms?
Yes
Are there notetakers available for parents who cannot make it to class?
No
Are students generally aware of paternity establishment and child support enforcement laws that give fathers rights as well as responsibilities for the children they help to conceive?
Don’t Know
Are women aware of the information they need in order to establish paternity should the father resist his responsibilities?
Don’t Know
Are women aware of the information they need in order to establish paternity should the father resist his responsibilities?
Don’t Know
Is there a central place for pregnant women,expectant fathers, birthmothers, and parents to go for help?
No
Does the campus map include locations for diaper decks, lactation rooms, child care, family housing, and a central place on campus for parents to find help?
No
Child Care
Does the college offer on-campus day care?
Don’t Know
Are student discounts available?
Don’t Know
Are subsidies available?
Don’t Know
Is care for a sick child available?
Don’t Know
Does the college offer paid babysitters or child care (scholarships, loans, vouchers, etc.)?
No
Volunteer babysitters?
No
Is space available to start a child care co-op?
Don’t know
Financial Aid and Policies
Are students with children made aware of loans and scholarships available to them?
Don’t Know
Are pregnant and parenting students able to take an academic leave for a semester?
Yes
If an athlete on scholarship becomes pregnant, will the coach allow her to take time off as she or he would for an injured player (also known as“redshirting”) in order for her to keep her scholarship?
Yes
Health Care
Does the campus clinic refer pregnant women to (check all that apply):
Prenatal care can be received at Yale’s Health Office, and they don’t specify where they refer those who are seeking an abortion to.
Is there maternity coverage in the student health insurance?
Yes
If yes, describe the extent of coverage:
It includes pre-natal care
It does not include spouses, children, or other dependents.
Are counselors available to help:
Yes- They can help women and men who are experiencing reproductive grief as well as parents who are struggling with the conflicting demands of parenthood and school
We do not know if they can help make women aware of the scope of pregnancy resources available on and off campus and guide women through the adoption process
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