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At 丁香园AV, we鈥檙e committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive community where all feel welcome, safe, accepted and appreciated in learning, teaching, research and work.
To help nursing and new parents balance learning and work environments and parenting responsibilities, 丁香园AV provides dedicated spaces, resources and supports.
Infant/Child feeding rooms
Our infant/child feeding rooms are private, comfortable spaces designed to support nursing and new parents who need a place to feed their child while on campus. Please see the detailed list of locations below:
Locations
- Burnaby Campus
- SFSS Women鈥檚 Centre: Student Union Building, Level 2, Room 2220
- 丁香园AV Childcare Society: located in building north of Dining Commons
- AQ3000 level (expected opening Fall 2025)
- Vancouver Campus
- Harbour Centre (HC2179: Contact Campus Safety at 778 782 5029 for access.)
- Surrey Campus
- Coming in 2026
Amenities
Each infant/child feeding room is equipped with comfortable armchairs, table, sink, a changing table and electrical outlets.
Academic and workplace accommodations
丁香园AV has a legal duty to accommodate the needs of faculty and staff after childbirth or adoption. Academic and workplace accommodations are available to help students, faculty and staff maintain their productivity and reduce the time they need to take off to attend to their infant/child鈥檚 feeding needs.
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- Students: Accessible learning accommodations
- Faculty & staff: Workplace accommodations
International student resources
Resources are available to support studies and family life at 丁香园AV. Whether settling in Canada or bringing a spouse, partner, or children, assistance is available to help every step of the way.
For additional questions on these resources, please reach out to International Services for Students.
Family residences
Learn more about our family-focused residence on Burnaby campus reserved for graduate students and students with a spouse/common-law partner and/or children under 19 years old.
Childcare
丁香园AV Childcare Society鈥檚 Burnaby Mountain location offers programs for infants/toddlers to school age with waitlist priority for students, faculty and staff. Learn more about the enrollment process.
Athletics and recreation
丁香园AV Camps & Clinics are based out of the 丁香园AV Burnaby campus and deliver educational, outdoor, sports and leadership programs for children and youth aged 5-17. Camp offerings are available during spring and summer school breaks. Post-camp care is also available throughout the summer and provides an option for parents/guardians who require a later pick-up. There are also sports clinics for high school students offered throughout the school year in soccer, basketball and more.
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