Congratulations on your pregnancy!

If you are a pregnant scholar at Sac State of any level (BA/BS, MA/MS, Doctorate), follow these steps to inform the campus of your pregnancy and to get support in planning your academic continuity.

Pregnant Students

Pregnant students, please fill out this form so we can have a more informed conversation about your plans and perspective around academics and having your child.

Pregnant Student Intake Form

Next Steps

1. Submit the Pregnant Student Intake Form
   - Be sure to include your due date in the section labeled “Please share anything that will help prepare for our meeting.”
2. Consider Your Leave Time
   - Think about how much time you would like to take away from classes and schoolwork after giving birth. (We’ll discuss this during your meeting.)
3. Schedule a Meeting
   - The student-parent liaison will contact you via email to set up a Zoom meeting to review your intake form, discuss available resources, and more.
4. Review Upcoming Class Syllabi
   - Look over syllabi for any classes you’re scheduled to take in the following semester.
   - Highlight or make note of any assignments due on or within a month of your due date, as you may need to work with your professors to make alternative arrangements.

During Our Meeting

We Will Help You:

1. Create a "Plan A"
   – This will outline the best-case scenario for YOUR birth and YOUR planned return to school.
2. Draft an Email to Your Professors
   - We'll help you write an email to inform your professors about your pregnancy, share your Plan A, and suggest how to request individual Zoom meetings to discuss assignments and adjust due dates as needed.
3. Plan for Changes, If Needed
   – If your Plan A changes, we can meet again to revise your plan and provide additional support.

Resources

• Implementing Pregnant Student Support Services at Sac State
• The Pregnant Scholar
• Standing With You