On Campus Lactation Rooms

Congratulations on embarking on your journey of parenthood!

Private, Sanitary, & Safe: Lactation Rooms

With some rooms readily available that are generally no more than a 5 to 7-minute walk from the nursing person's work area, the Dean of Students Office at UC Merced offers Lactation Rooms as special accommodations to parents in need of lactation room spaces.

Students: to request long-term access, click here and select "Lactation Room Access" to schedule an appointment with the Dean of Students office.

Guests: to request temporary access, send a request for access with the following information to deanofstudents@ucmerced.edu:

a. Full name

b. Employee or Student ID number

c. E-mail and phone number

d. Your affiliation

e. Estimated amount of time you will need access to the facilities

You may also contact the office via phone during business hours at (209) 228-4482. Requests for access can take up to 72 business hours to be granted. Your access may be granted up to a period of 2 years or less and may be extended by submitting a new request.

By being authorized access, you agree to the following terms:

a. to furnish your own containers and accessories needed to pump;

b. to clean up any spills or other untidiness created during use of the room;

c. for securing the room after each use;

d. to use the room for lactation purposes only;

e. not to allow others to enter the room if they are not authorized to do so.

Expecting parents can find additional resources here