Graduate Students with Families
Parenthood is an exciting time, and Auburn is a wonderful place to raise a family! From our vibrant campus community to our local area resources, Auburn has something for everyone. As a graduate student, Auburn University is here to welcome, support, and encourage our students with families.
Pregnancy Supports
During pregnancy, graduate students might find the following Auburn University units and services helpful:
- AU Medical Clinic
- women’s health, pharmacy, massage therapy, chiropractor, and more
- Graduate Student Health Insurance (to add dependents)
- Parking Services – temporary handicapped parking with doctor recommendation
- Title IX office
- Pregnant & Parenting Students’ Rights – Title IX, effective 08.01.2024
- Auburn Cares
- Medical withdrawal
- Basic Needs resources
- SNAP information sessions through Auburn Cares (see “Food Resources” > Helpful Links)
- Campus Food Pantry – including diapers & feminine hygiene products
- AU Marriage & Family Therapy Center
- AL Healthy Marriage Project & Classes
- Campus Career Closet
- Campus Kitchens
- Health Promotion & Wellness Services
- Student Counseling and Psychological Services
- Graduate Student Council (GSC) and follow them on social media
- Complete the childcare fellowship application – link emailed to current students in fall & spring semesters
- Auburn-area ChildCare Resources list – updated annually
For any other questions not covered by these services above, please contact the Graduate School and someone will connect you with a campus resource.
Parenting & Family Supports
Once baby arrives or if you are already a parent as a graduate student, the following Auburn University units and services might be useful:
- Graduate Student Health Insurance (non-student dependents can be covered)
- InterConnect Initiatives – includes International Women’s Group, International Men’s Social Group, and other family-friendly activities
- Lactation spaces on campus for employees – and GAs are employees (map & list)
- Tiger Babies Breastfeeding pods on campus through Mamava app
- Auburn Cares
- Medical withdrawal
- Basic Needs resources
- SNAP information sessions through Auburn Cares (see “Food Resources” > Helpful Links)
- Campus Food Pantry – including diapers & feminine hygiene products
- Campus Career Closet
- Campus Kitchens
- AU Early Learning Center
- AU Speech & Hearing Clinic
- AU Marriage & Family Therapy Center
- AL Healthy Marriage Project & Classes
- AL Cooperative Extension – Parents & Family section
- Graduate Student Council (GSC) and follow them on social media
- Complete the childcare fellowship application at https://auburn.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6VxniPJIzw6f966 by Tuesday, September 6, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. CT.
- Auburn-area ChildCare Resources list – updated annually
- Pregnant & Parenting Students’ Rights – Title IX, effective 08.01.2024
For any other questions not covered by these services above, please contact the Graduate School and someone will connect you with a campus resource.
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