University policy (SEC-044: Use and Access of Service Animals, Service Dogs in Training, and Emotional Support Animals on University Property or with Respect to University Programs and Activities) “has established requirements that provide consistency in the use and access of service animals, including those in training, and emotional support animals on University property, and with respect to all University programs and activities in the Academic Division.”
SDAC receives requests, reviews documentation, and works with Housing & Residence Life to facilitate accommodations for students with medical conditions or disabilities who are requesting to bring a service animal or emotional support animal to live in on-Grounds housing.
Students with disabilities requesting to bring an Emotional Support Animal into University-Operated Housing should follow the steps below and submit the following forms to determine approval prior to bringing the animal on Grounds:
To be completed by the student:
i. Apply for SDAC Services
ii. Student Request for Housing Accommodation Form
iii. Animal in On-Grounds Housing Information Form
To be completed by a healthcare provider:
i. Verification of Disability Form
ii. Addendum to Documentation: Support for Request for an Emotional Support Animal in University-Operated Housing