Initially, developing a policy was to ensure the safety of both the community members that rely on service animals and the service animals themselves. Through that process, it became increasingly clear that there were other factors that necessitated this policy; specifically, advancing general safety on campus, recognizing the importance of grounds and building management, and supporting applicable laws, ordinances, and policies. 

Service animals are allowed on campus and in all university buildings. In order to be considered a service animal under the policy, the work or task an animal has been trained to provide must be directly related to the person’s disability and/or illness. Any animal whose sole function is to provide comfort or emotional support is not considered a service animal under this policy.

Students with service animals are encouraged to notify their instructors each semester before classes begin. Faculty and staff with Service Animals are encouraged to notify Human Resources.

Yes. Licensed and vaccinated pets on a leash no more than 8 feet in length may be on campus and must stay in the presence of their owner. If you bring a pet to campus, you are expected to follow the requirements of the policy, including cleaning up after your pet, not leaving your pet unattended on campus, either in a vehicle or secured to any fixed item on campus (e.g., bench, railing, garbage/recycling container, or tree), and not allowing your pet in any campus water feature.

Maybe. Faculty and staff members’ pets may be allowed in certain university buildings (including private offices) subject to policy conditions, including prior approval from the relevant vice president or their designee. If you wish to bring your pet into a university building, you must complete this form.

Yes, approval can be revoked for any lawful reason, including the reasons described in Section V.B.2.a.4)(e) of the policy.

Yes, emotional support animals are allowed in certain university buildings upon approval by the director of student accessibility and accommodation (students) or by human resources (faculty and staff). If you wish to bring your emotional support animal into a university building, you must complete this form. Please note that additional documentation from a qualified health care provider may be required by the approving office in order to respond to your request.

Yes, provided the requirements set forth in the Residence Life Animals in Housing Policy Handbook (PDF) are met. This includes prior approval by the director of student accessibility and accommodation (students), who will make a recommendation to residence life. If you wish to bring your emotional support animal into a residence hall, you must complete this form. Please note that additional documentation from a qualified health care provider may be required by student accessibility and accommodation in order to respond to your request.

Contact Security Services, the director of student accessibility and accommodation, human resources, student affairs, or the appropriate university department head.

Date Posted: 10/21/19

 

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