Family Resources

SAIT students have responsibilities when it comes to being a student; those responsibilities are outlined in the Student Code of Conduct. Did you also know that you have rights as a student?

Your rights and responsibilities are outlined in SAIT’s policies and procedures, specifically Academic Student Policy A.C 3.4.

Protected Rights & Pregnancy

Students can expect that their protected human rights will be upheld by SAIT; this pertains to a wide range of areas, which includes pregnancy. Pregnancy during your time as a student can be reasonably accommodated by SAIT, some examples of how accommodations may be made include, but aren’t limited to:

• Adjusting your classes/class schedule
• Identifying an alternative method of evaluation to replace the academic obligation
• Adjusting the weight for that academic obligation in relation to the weight for other components of the course
• Arranging for a note taker
• Offering the student a place in an alternate course or section
• Providing for a leave of absence 

Being/becoming pregnant while also attending post-secondary can be a stressful time. Understandably, you may not want to disclose to your instructor or other staff until you decide the best path forward for you; SAIT’s Ombudsperson is an impartial, confidential resource that students can access to inquire about their rights and accommodations that SAIT is required to provide (where reasonable).

To book an appointment with the Ombudsperson, click here.

For more information on SAIT’s policies and how they pertain to pregnancy, please review the following on SAIT’s website:

• AC 3.4 – Student Code of Conduct & Student Rights
• AC 3.15 – Accommodations for Students with Disabilities