Accommodations

Accommodations related to pregnancy, the presence of a new child in the home, and breastfeeding

Trainees who are pregnant, have welcomed a new child into their home, or who are breastfeeding are entitled to consideration for reasonable accommodations related to classwork. This may include a limited period of self-study and/or Zoom access to seminars. Trainees of all genders are eligible for these accommodations. 

To request accommodations, the trainee must visit the Title IX office’s accommodation page and complete the request form. The trainee is then contacted by the Title IX office to discuss the trainee’s request and determine a reasonable accommodation. The Title IX office notifies the trainee, their teachers, and the training chairs of the accommodations to be offered. All accommodations are determined on a case-by-case basis in consideration of the specifics of the trainee’s unique circumstances.

Accommodations for those with disabilities

The Columbia Office of Disability Services facilitates equal access for students with disabilities to our certificate-granting programs by coordinating accommodations and support services. Any trainee in need of accommodations to take full advantage of training at the Center is encouraged to register with Disability Services online. When completing the registration form, the trainee should indicate that they are attending "Graduate/Professional School", list their school as "VP&S", and identify their program as “Psychoanalytic Center”. After submitting a registration form, the trainee will meet with a Disability Services Coordinator (a university-wide position). They will then be put in touch with a Disability Services Liaison (specific to VP&S).

The process of applying for and arranging for accommodations may take three weeks or more. Temporary accommodations may be arranged to enable the trainee’s studies to continue during this process.