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Student Health and Counseling Center

Parent Scholars

Supporting Parent Scholars and their families for success!

With an estimated 1 in 5 college students being student parents, we recognize the unique challenges faced by our Parent Scholars: balancing school, work and parenting responsibilities, managing the cost of education, finding reliable childcare and a supportive community. 

For questions or suggestions, please email parentscholars@mail.fresnostate.edu.  

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Priority Registration

Student parents will be required to self-certify online in order to receive Priority 2 Group Registration.

Priority registration information

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Medical Leave and Absences

Absences due to pregnancy and related events are excused by the University for as long as medically necessary, as deemed by the student's doctor. Upon return, the student is regarded with the same status as before the medical leave began. An opportunity will be given to make up work or exams missed while on leave.

Leave of Absence Request Form

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Nursing and Lactation

New mothers are afforded reasonable break periods during Fresno State programs or activities; including classes, to express milk or nurse as needed without penalty. The University is committed to providing students and employees with reasonable breaks and private areas for expression in both women's and men's restrooms around campus.

Lactation Spaces on Campus

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Diaper Requests

Parent Scholars may receive up to 100 free diapers per month by request.

Request Diapers

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Child Care Assistance

The University offers three centers that provide services for infants and toddlers (3 months to 2 years), preschool (3 to 6 years) and elementary (5 to 12 years) in partnership with the larger community to provide opportunities that will benefit young children and families.

Programs for Children

Rights and Policies

A new addition to your family or the responsibility of being a parent or caretaker does not impact the support you receive.

Under Title IX, sex discrimination – including discrimination on the basis of a student’s pregnancy, childbirth, false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, or recovery from any of these – is prohibited in educational programs and activities. Fresno State does not exclude or limit the participation of pregnant students (or students who have been pregnant) in its programs on either of those bases. No rule may be established in a Fresno State sponsored activity or program related to a student’s parental, family or marital status that treats students differently based on their sex.