Start a Family
Title IX Pregnancy Support
Consistent with Title IX of the Civil Rights Act, the University of Oregon provides modifications for (1) pregnant students, (2) students who have given birth, and (3) students who have experienced false pregnancy.
Accommodation Request: Students can request modifications for their own pregnancy, childbirth, loss of pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, lactation, false pregnancy, and related medical conditions by using the Pregnancy-Related Modification Request form.
Resource List: Check out the list of pregnancy resources that the Office of Investigations and Civil Rights Compliance (OICRC) has put together.
Disability Accommodations
Students with pregnancy-related complications (such as serious health conditions) or other conditions that constitute a disability, including complications that arise postpartum or exacerbation of an existing impairment due to pregnancy, may be eligible for reasonable accommodations and services through the Accessible Education Center (AEC) and Human Resources (HR).
OICRC will refer students to and coordinate with the AEC, as appropriate, to ensure students' pregnancy- and postpartum-related needs are met.
Visit our Disability Accommodations page to find out what disability-related support is available for you.
GE and Academic Leave options
GE Leave:
Oregon Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML)
Up to 12 weeks of paid leave
GE Family and Medical Leave (GEFML)
Additional up to 4 weeks of unpaid leave
Academic Leave:
If requesting more than 5 weeks of PFML during the academic term, you are eligible for full academic leave or you may opt to stay enrolled full or part-time.
If requesting less than 5 weeks of PFML during the academic term, you cannot request academic leave. You must remain enrolled in a minimum of 9 credits.
To request on-leave status, click the "on-leave" tab on GradWeb.
Family Housing
Family Housing and University Apartments offers a number of on-campus or near-campus apartments and housing options specifically designed for graduate students or students with families.
Childcare Support
Lactation Support Programs
The university offers designated lactation rooms and loans refrigerators to support your lactation needs.
See the HR Website to learn more.
Childcare Options for UO Student Parents
Moss Street Children's Center
Location: 1685 Moss St.
Website: Moss Street Children's Center
Moss Street is a Preschool Promise site.
Co-Op Family Center
Location: 2250 Patterson Street (in the Spencer View Apartments)
Website: Co-Op Family Center
Vivian Olum Child Development Center
Location: 5222 University of Oregon, 1650 Columbia St.
Website: Vivian Olum Child Development Center
Childcare and Financial Assistance for Families
UO Basic Needs Program has put together a list of childcare resources and financial assistance for families.
Care.com Premium Membership
Care.com is a an online platform that helps you connect with caregivers in your area by searching the caregiver network or posting a caregiver job and screening applicants.
The University provides graduate employees a Care.com premium membership as a resource to meet their unique caregiving needs. See the HR Website to learn how to enroll.
Graduate Student Assistance Fund
The Graduate Student Assistance Fund program is designed to assist our graduate students facing financial hardship relating to a qualifying event including new child and childcare expenses.
See the Division of Graduate Studies website to learn more.
Preschool Promise
Preschool Promise is a free, full-time preschool option for kids ages 3 and 4, whose family income falls within 200% of the federal poverty level. It is a statewide, publicly funded initiative by the Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC).
UO's Moss Street Children’s Center is one of the Preschool Promise sites! Learn more about the program on the Early Childhood Hub of Lane County website.
Other Programs Offered by Early Childhood Hub
Check out the childcare resources and programs offered by the Early Childhood Hub of Lane County.
Primary and Secondary School
School Districts in the Eugene/Springfield Area
There are three K-12 (kindergarten through 12th grade) public school districts in and around Eugene/Springfield area. You can find your neighborhood schools on RLID Quick Look.
Eugene School District 4J:
Most of the city of Eugene (about 85 percent) lies inside 4J’s boundaries, as do the town of Coburg and a small part of Linn County to the north.
Visit the 4J website to learn how to enroll your children.
Bethel School District:
Bethel School District is a school district in the Bethel neighborhood in northwest Eugene.
Visit the Bethel School District page to learn how to enroll your children.
Springfield School District:
Springfield School District serves students in most of Springfield, as well as some outlying areas.
Visit the Springfield District page to learn how to enroll your children.
Immunization Requirement
Shots are required by law for children in attendance at public and private schools, preschools, childcare facilities, and Head Start programs in Oregon.
Learn what immunizations are required for Oregon children in school or childcare facilities on the Oregon Health Authority's website.
Medical Resources for Family
HEDCO Family Clinic
The HEDCO Clinic specializes in educational and mental health care and support for parents and their families. It is a university training facility for graduate student clinicians and multi-disciplinary providers who work to provide families, couples, and individuals with evidence-based behavioral health services. HEDCO offers services in English and Spanish, and works with licensed interpreter services.
Website: HEDCO Clinic
Location: 1655 Alder Street (17th and Alder), HEDCO Education Building
Phone: 541-346-0923
Email: Use the Contact Form
Teamduckling
Teamduckling is a group of research labs at the UO, studying many different aspects of child development. They rely on families and children to do their research. Participants are typically compensated, either with a small gift or money, depending on the tasks involved.
You can join their contact list to hear about opportunities to participate in research at the UO.
Programs and Events for Families
UO Event Calendar
UO hosts a variety of events and opportunities for families. Use the target audience filter on the UO Event Calendar to find family-friendly concerts, art exhibits, and more!
Rec Center for Youth and Family
UO Rec Center offers family programs including summer camps, school year camps, and family recreation hours.
Learn more on the Rec Center website.
Eugene Family YMCA
Eugene Family YMCA offers a variety of youth, teen, and family programs designed to promote health, education, and community engagement, with activities tailored to different age groups. From early childhood development and after-school care to teen leadership and family events, there's something for everyone to foster personal growth and family togetherness.
They offer family membership at a discount rate. Check out the YMCA website to learn more about the membership and family programs!
Lane County Youth Recreation
The City of Eugene offers programs including youth sports, camps, outdoor opportunities, and afterschool care.
Learn more about the Recreation Programs on the City of Eugene website.
Support Offices and Resource Directory
HR Family Resources
Check out the HR webpage to learn about the child care resources, parenting support resources, school information, summer camps, and elder care agencies, available for UO employees.
Nontraditional Student Office
If you are a parent or caregiver of a family member, you may identify as a nontraditional student. UO's Nontraditional Student Programs support resources and a community for nontraditional students.
Website: Nontraditional Students
Email: nontrad@uoregon.edu
Location: EMU Room 212
Lane County Resource Directory
The Early Childhood Hub of Lane County has put together a Resource Directory to help you learn about family resources available in Lane County.
Questions?
If you have any other questions, email us at gegradstudies@uoregon.edu. We look forward to speaking with you!