Students Who Parent

Projects + Initiatives

Students Who Parent

As a student parent at the ��ֱ��, you are a vital part of our community, bringing unique perspectives to our campus. Your success matters —both in the classroom and at home. To this end, the U of A is working to develop resources that make balancing studies and parenting more manageable.

We recognize that parenting while studying is both rewarding and challenging. Our goal is to foster a parent-friendly campus by expanding support for parents across our campuses.

Programs and services

Rutherford Library Family Corner

A (room 3-114) where you can study while your little ones play in a safe environment. It also has lactation stations, changing tables in the bathrooms and a kitchen area.

Breastfeeding and lactation stations

Comfortable and convenient spaces to pump and nurse are available on campus, in the following areas:
- Students’ Union Building: Lactation pod on the main floor across the elevators (download the free or email dosdean@ualberta.ca or call 780-492-4145 for access)
- Rutherford Library: in room 3-114 ( for ONEcard access)
- Education Centre South: Room B-102 (email eduspace@ualberta.ca for access)
- Triffo Hall: A space can be accessed through the Graduate Student Association front desk at 1-49 Triffo Hall (email gsa.frontdesk@ualberta.ca or call 780-492-2175 for more information)

Mapping family-friendly spaces on campus

Work is underway to create an interactive map highlighting child-friendly areas, pumping and nursing spaces and changing tables around campus.

Child care

The Office of the Dean of Students recently conducted the Student Caregiver Survey to better understand parents' needs and explore available options.

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