Students Who Parent

Projects + Initiatives

Students Who Parent

Two parents, one pulling a wagon with two children in it

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. Our goal is to foster a parent-friendly campus by expanding support for parents across our campuses.

Programs + services

Rutherford Library Family Corner

Study while your little ones play in this (room 3-114). It has lactation stations, changing tables in the bathrooms and a kitchen area.

Chestfeeding + lactation stations

Access comfortable and convenient spaces to pump and nurse on campus:
- 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

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

Child care

The Student Success and Experience recently conducted the Student Caregiver Survey to better understand parents' needs and explore available options.

Orientation for students who parent

Join Student Success and Experience and the Student Parents on Campus (SPOC) group for an in-person or online orientation to learn about the resources available to you on and off campus.

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