Finding out you might be pregnant while you’re in the middle of finals, roommate drama, and figuring out your future is a lot to hold at once. If a positive test has left you frozen, scrolling for answers at 2 a.m., you’re not the first college student to be here, and you don’t have to sort through this alone.
An unplanned pregnancy during college can raise practical questions. Starting with accurate information is one of the best things you can do right now. Keep reading to learn how Oasis Women’s Services can provide the support, resources, and answers you need to take your next step with confidence.
You can also schedule a free appointment to speak with us and get the help you deserve.
Get Confirmation First
Home pregnancy tests are a starting point, but confirming your results with lab-quality testing gives you a more reliable picture. From there, an ultrasound is a critical next step. An ultrasound tells you how far along you are, whether the pregnancy is located in the uterus, and whether a fetal heartbeat is present.
Research indicates that 10 to 20% of known pregnancies end in early miscarriage, so confirming viability early helps you make informed decisions rather than assumptions.
Location also matters. A pregnancy that develops outside the uterus, most commonly in a fallopian tube, is called an ectopic pregnancy. This is a medical emergency that requires prompt attention, since it can cause internal bleeding if left untreated. An ultrasound rules this out and gives you clarity on where things stand.
At Oasis Women’s Services, we offer free, confidential pregnancy testing and ultrasounds following a positive test in a calm, supportive space.
Know Your Rights on Campus
If you decide to continue your pregnancy, federal law is on your side. Title IX protects pregnant and parenting students at schools that receive federal funding, and those protections are broader than many students realize.
Under Title IX, your school cannot penalize you for pregnancy-related absences, require you to withdraw, or pressure you to leave campus housing because of your pregnancy. You have the right to make up missed work and request reasonable accommodations, such as adjusted deadlines when medically necessary. Most campuses have a Title IX coordinator who can walk you through how to use these protections.
Knowing this can shift how you think about your options. Your education doesn’t have to stop because of an unexpected pregnancy.
You Get to Decide What Comes Next
There is no single path through an unexpected pregnancy, and no one should be making this decision for you. Parenting, adoption, and abortion are all options worth understanding fully before you choose.
At Oasis Women’s Services, we offer honest, judgment-free conversations about all three. We’re here to give you the information and support you need to move forward with clarity. Come as you are. Take it one step at a time. We’re ready when you are.
Reach out to schedule your appointment.
Oasis Women’s Services does not provide or refer for abortions.