Chico State is committed to fostering an education and employment environment free from discrimination for pregnant, parenting and lactating students, faculty, and staff.
The Lactation Support Program encompasses the accommodations available to expecting and new parents, supporting their transition back into the workplace or classes after the birth of their child. Chico State understands the challenges of leaving your newborn and is committed to easing the transition through accommodations for employee break times and use of campus lactation spaces.
The Chico State Basic Needs Project recognizes access to affordable, reliable, and high-quality childcare to support families and working parents as a basic need and has numerous services for student parents listed on its webpage.
The Associated Students Child Development Laboratory (ASCDL) is a licensed, on-campus facility that provides early learning and care to children ages 2 months to 5 years. Parenting Chico State students are given first priority. ASCDL is a teaching and learning laboratory that provides internships and work experience to child development majors.
ARC facilitates accommodations for students with disabilities to have an equal opportunity to enjoy equal benefits as a student without a disability.
The Lactation Support Program encompasses the accommodations available to expecting and new parents, supporting their transition back into the workplace or classes after the birth of their child. Chico State understands the challenges of leaving your newborn and is committed to easing the transition through accommodations for employee break times and use of campus lactation spaces.
Lactating parents have a right to request a reasonable lactation accommodation, including a private space reasonably close to their working or learning environment.
Chico State has several lactation spaces which include access to a chair, table, a nearby sink and electrical outlets.
Stop by the front circulation counter on the 1st floor to check out the key before heading upstairs. Chico State Map link.
Room Details
Hours
Drop-in during “All Floors Open” hours. For library hours, please check the Library Hours schedule.
Access
Note/Comments
The rooms are located on the third floor of the library, adjacent to the women’s restrooms on the east and west sides.
For questions or assistance, please contact Library Circulation at 530-898-6501.
Room Details
Private room with locking door has two large chairs, a nesting table, electrical outlet and a locker that can be utilized by nursing parents (please bring your own padlock). AJH - 113 Chico State Map link.
Hours
Academic Year Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. After hours/weekends by special arrangement.
Access
Walk-Ins Welcome Please contact the ASCDL office in AJH 125 or 530-898-5865.
Room Details
Private conference room with locking door, table, chairs, and outlets. KNDL 216A Chico State Map link
Hours
Academic Year Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Summer hours Monday-Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Access
Room Details
Private kitchen area with a locking door, chair, small table, outlets, sink and refrigerator.
Hours
Academic Year Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Summer hours: call in advance: 530-898-6805.
Access
Room Details
Hours
Drop-in during normal business hours Monday through Friday 8 AM to 5 PM with the exception of holidays and/or school breaks. Please check The Well’s webpage for the most up-to-date schedule/hours.
Access
*The Lactation Lounge is available for use by faculty, staff and students; the remainder of The Well’s space is designated for student use only*
For questions or assistance, please contact the Wellness Center Coordinator 530-898-5299
Room Details
Private area with a locking door, chair, small table, outlets, sink and refrigerator.
Hours
Academic Year Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Summer hours: call in advance. After hours by request: 530-898-6121.
Access
You can find Lactation Spaces on the interactive Chico State Map:
If a refrigerator is not available in or near the requested lactation space, you can request alternative cooling options. All lactation accommodation requests, questions or concerns should be submitted or referred to the Title IX office at 530-898-4949 or titleix@csuchico.edu.
If no permanent lactation space exists in a reasonably close location, you can request a temporary lactation space. The University will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations based on available space and resources and will provide a response to your request, including a written notice if a requested accommodation can’t be provided.