Emotional Support Animals
Emotional support animals (ESAs) are companion animals that provide therapeutic benefit, such as alleviating or mitigating the symptoms of a person’s disability. Unlike service animals, ESAs are not trained to perform work or tasks and they can include animals other than dogs and miniature horses. Students who wish to bring an ESA to campus as an exception to the “no pet” provisions of this policy must request an accommodation through the Office of Accessibility Services pursuant to the Procedures outlined below. While accommodation requests will be accepted and considered at any time, requests should be filed at least 90 days before the student intends to bring the animal to campus in order to ensure timely consideration. An ESA will not be allowed until formal approval has been received.