Center for Students with Disabilities: Under certain circumstances, complications related to pregnancy or childbirth may qualify as a disability that could impact an individual's ability to participate in an educational program. As appropriate, the Center for Students with Disabilities can be a resource for providing services and assisting with establishing reasonable accommodations.
Faculty, student, and staff mothers have access to on-campus Nursing Mother rooms at the Loop and Lincoln Park campuses.
The Loop and Lincoln Park locations offer a private and secure place for Nursing Mothers. Access is available upon request and requires a key. Nursing moms should go to either the key request location or the campus administrator for access.
Loop Campus
Room Location: 13th Floor, Lewis Building (25 E. Jackson Blvd.), directly across from room 1350
Key Request: Information Desk, 11th Floor, DePaul Center
Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Room Location: Dailey Building, 17th Floor (Room 1728)
Key Request: There is no key; room can be locked from the inside while in use.
Lincoln Park Campus
Room Location: Student Center (2250 N. Sheffield, 1st Floor) - Located near the Information Desk, First Floor
Key Request: Information Desk, Student Center
Open all hours that STC is open, typically 7 AM - Midnight
Hours of operation change when there are breaks in the academic calendar; contact 773-325-7346 for up-to-date information
Room Location: College of Education, Room 370 (directly off the elevators)
Key Request: There is no key; room can be locked from the inside while in use
This building requires ID swipe for access
Hours: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
School of Music location is coming soon.
The following links provide information regarding scholarship opportunities for this student population:
https://www.patsyminkfoundation.org/education-support-application
https://rankinfoundation.org/
http://www.soroptimist.org/awards/eligibility.html
Child care services:
DePaul does not offer child care services.
The Ray Meyer Fitness Center offers childcare services, during children’s hours, while the parent is on site https://resources.depaul.edu/campus-recreation/membership/Pages/babysitting.aspx
Additional Information and Resources for Students with Children:
https://dehub.campusgroups.com/psc/home/