Family-Friendly

In addition to internationally respected educational and research opportunities, the College of Science is proud to offer world-class family-friendly support, including the following programs and services to benefit our faculty, staff, students, and their families:

Annual Barbecue

All members of the College of Science and their families are invited to the annual College barbecue each fall, as well as a variety of other college and departmental events throughout the year.

Campus Resources

Use the campus map created by Facilitites coordination to locate family-friendly restrooms and family housing on campus.

Faculty Resources

Parental Leave Guidelines

College guidelines for faculty leave after birth or adoption of a child.

Graduate Student Resources

Childbirth Accommodation Guidelines for Graduate Students

College guidelines that provide an accommodation for the demands placed on a woman by pregnancy, childbirth, and the care of a newborn. It is designed to make it possible to maintain the mother's full-time, registered student status, and to facilitate her return to full participation in classwork, and, where applicable, research and/or teaching, in a seamless manner.

Graduate Parents Club

An online support group to help graduate student parents get together for social activities and to support each other on campus.