Lactation Room Support
The University of Houston recognizes the importance and benefits of breastfeeding and is committed to supporting nursing parents on campus. In accordance with federal and state laws, the University provides reasonable break time and a private, appropriate space for employees who need to express breast milk for up to one (1) year after the birth of a child.
The Cougar Parent & Family Engagement Center (CPFEC) works in partnership with campus departments to ensure nursing parents have access to comfortable, accessible lactation spaces and the information needed to navigate available accommodations.
Whenever possible, lactation break time should run concurrently with an employee's scheduled paid break time.
To request lactation accommodations, individuals should complete the Lactation Accommodation Request Form. The form must be signed by both the employee and their supervisor.
If a supervisor denies or amends the request, the form will be submitted to the Office of Equal Opportunity Services (EOS) for review and final determination.
Lactation Room Access
The University of Houston provides several lactation rooms across campus to support nursing parents. These spaces vary in location, amenities, and hours of availability.
Some lactation rooms require Cougar Card access for entry. Card-access locations currently include:
- Melcher Hall (Bauer College of Business)
- MD Anderson Library
- Energy Research Park (ERP) Buildings 3 and 4
To request access to these rooms, individuals should complete the Lactation Room Access Form.Once approved, Cougar Card access will be activated for up to one year.
Requests are processed through the Cougar Parent & Family Engagement Center (CPFEC).
Completed forms may be submitted to: parents@cougarnet.uh.edu
Please allow up to five (5) business days for processing.
Lactation rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
UH Lactation Room Locations
We have a map that shows the location of all of our lactation rooms.
Graduate College of Social Work, 2nd Floor, room 215. Request key from room 117 in the Graduate College of Social Work
Card Reader Access Required.
C.T. Bauer College of Business, Melcher Hall, room 350. For more information call Francisco Lopez, (713)743-4601. Hours are 7am until 5pm.
The Student Center Lactation Center is located on the First Floor Level of SC South between the food court and the Women's restroom. The room number is 134A and labeled "Mother's Room."
The Lactation Center includes comfortable/supportive seating for two, a foot stool, side tables, baby-changing station, resource bulletin board, and magazine rack. The Lactation Center is available for use during regular SC Hours of Operation.
Card Reader Access Required.
MD Anderson Library, room 264A. The key is available for check-out at the Service Desk. The room is available during normal library hours.
Card Reader Access Required.
The Energy Research Park has 2 rooms for use: Building 3 across from room 280. This lactation space is adjacent to the restroom.
The second room is in Building 4, room 119. Call the ERP Property Management office for more information at 832-842-4931.
The Law Center has a designated room serving Law Center students, staff and faculty, in the Bates Law Building, room 12 from 7am until 7pm Monday-Friday.
The Women’s, Gender, & Sexuality Studies (WGSS) program has several rooms that can be used for lactation located in room 624 in Agnes Arnold Hall. Hours vary, so please call (713) 743-3214.
The UH Children's Learning Center -Wheeler has a nursing/lactation room for mothers with babies enrolled at the Center.
The UH Children's Learning Center-Cameron has a nursing/lactation room for mothers with babies enrolled at the Center.
College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, 2nd Floor, Room 205. Request access in the Dean's Office - Room #330
Need Assistance?
The Cougar Parent & Family Engagement Center (CPFEC) is available to help students, employees, and families navigate lactation accommodations and locate available lactation spaces across campus.
If you have questions or need assistance with the request process, please contact: parents@cougarnet.uh.edu