Keep the ESA contained within the assigned residence except for relief purposes
Ensure the ESA is leashed or in a carrier when outside the residence
Ensure the ESA is housebroken and has current vaccinations
Provide appropriate crating when absent from the residence
Assume financial responsibility for all damages and care costs
Remove the ESA immediately if it displays aggression or substantially disrupts University operations
Maintain an emergency contact for animal care
The University reserves the right to restrict ESA placement to specific residential buildings
Poisonous, illegal, or dangerous animals are prohibited
The University may require proof of vaccinations, spaying/neutering, and pet carriers
The University accepts no responsibility for the animal's care, welfare, safety, or behavior
When individuals have allergic reactions or phobias substantial enough to qualify as disabilities, the University will consider the needs of all persons and work to resolve conflicts efficiently. Students should contact the Office of Accessibility and Disability Services; faculty and staff should contact Human Resources.
Suspected animal cruelty should be reported to local authorities and the KSU Police Department.
Students with service animals or ESAs who do not lease single occupancy units will be offered options including placement with informed roommates or priority room changes for roommates with concerns.
University community members should avoid:
Petting, touching, or distracting working animals
Feeding animals