Assistance Animal Documentation Requirements (Non-Service Animals)
When requesting a non-service animal in University Housing, students must fill out an 'Non-Service Animal Release of Information Form'.
Residential Life Accommodations can take up to 60 days after a request is made and documentation is submitted.
Step 1: The student will need to provide documentation from a current treating healthcare provider.
Step 2: The request and documentation will be reviewed by the Office of Disability Services staff.
Step 3: A determination is made by the Office of Disability Services staff.
Step 4:Notification of determination: Students can expect electronic notification of determination within 60 days of submitting their application and their provider documentation is received.
If your request is approved, you will be contacted by Residential Life staff for next steps.
If your request is not approved, you can reapply if information was incomplete. If you wish to appeal the decision you can follow our grievance process found on the Office of Disability Services website.
Non-service support animals in housing requests please note:
Please be aware that documentation provided by online verification services and other providers with whom you do not have an ongoing therapeutic relationship will rarely provide the information necessary to support your request.
Also note there is NO state or federal entity that requires a support animal to be registered. Registering an animal with an entity is not proof or your animal’s eligibility nor helpful in getting a request for a non-service support animal approved.
Non-Service Animal Release of Information Form
Please Note:
The ODS has no role to play in specific hall assignments, only the features needed. An accommodation such as an assistance or service animal does not guarantee admittance to a certain hall or the opportunity to have a single occupancy room in the residence halls.