Making medication abortion (MAB) easier to access on college campuses is important for supporting students’ health, well-being, and reproductive autonomy. Many college students face real challenges when trying to get abortion care – from not knowing where to go, to not being able to afford it. These barriers are often even greater for students from low-income families, immigrant backgrounds, communities of color, and others who already struggle to get the healthcare they need. To help close these gaps, some states have started passing laws that require public colleges to provide MAB services, refer students to care, or prepare to expand what they provide. This guide was developed by researchers in the CUNY School of Public Health’s Sexual and Reproductive Justice Hub and RHAP staff in partnership with youth advocates, state public health and policy institutions, college stakeholders, and implementation experts to help advocates in other states to expand MAB access on their college campuses.

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