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Requesting Accommodations for Service/Assistance Animals in Campus Housing
Students requesting a Service or Assistance Animal for campus Housing will need to complete the following steps:
- Complete the Housing and Residence Life contract.
- Submit the appropriate documentation:
- Request for Assistance Animal in University Housing OR Request Service Animal in University Housing
- Owner's Rights & Responsibilities for Assistance Animal OR Service Animal, which should include two emergency contacts who reside off-campus and agree to take possession of the animal in the event of an emergency.
- Veterinary records and identifying information about the animal (proof of ownership for the animal, species, breed, weight of animal, color, name of animal, age, gender/evidence of spay/neuter, vaccinations/good health).
- Once the Accommodation Request has been reviewed and approved, SAR will notify the student and HRL staff.
- HRL staff will contact roommates (if applicable) and determine if there are any conflicting medical conditions that would be impacted by the presence of an animal.
- HRL staff will notify the student via email once they are approved to bring the animal to campus.
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