such additional or clarifying supporting documentation does not meet the requirements specified above in this policy, the request for an emotional support animal will be denied.
An eligible student dissatisfied with the ADRC's determination that the emotional support animal reasonable accommodation request does not meet the above requirements may make a written request for reconsideration to the Vice Provost for Student Affairs within five (5) working days of the denial from Disability Services. The Vice Provost for Student Affairs' response will be the final decision.
If an emotional support animal has to be removed, its handler will have 72 hours to rehouse the animal.
Owners are required to maintain full control of their emotional support animals at all times.
Emotional Support Animals must be contained within the Owner's privately assigned individual living accommodations (i.e., room, suite, or apartment), except to the extent the Owner is taking the animal out for relief.
When transported outside of the University Housing Residence, the Emotional Support Animal must be on a leash or transported in an animal carrier.
Emotional Support Animals must be housebroken.
Emotional Support Animals must have all vaccinations and licenses required by state law and/or local ordinances and kept current, and must be produced to the University upon request.
Emotional Support Animals should be non-disruptive to other individuals and the learning, living, and working environment.
Emotional Support Animals may not become the responsibility of another student living in a University Housing Residence.
The Emotional Support Animal must be taken with the owner if leaving campus for a prolonged period of time.
The care and feeding of Emotional Support Animals are the responsibility of the owner.
Waste removal and cleanup are the responsibility of the owner, whether in the University Housing Residence or on exterior University property.
Owners are financially responsible for the actions of their emotional support animals, including bodily injury or property damage, and the owner will be assessed a fee for any property damage resulting from damage caused by an emotional support animal.
Failure to follow these guidelines may result in the removal of the animal from the residence hall and/or sanctions for violating this policy. Residence Life violations and associated fines are outlined in the Residential Living Guide and/or the K-Book.
Emotional Support Animals may be removed in the same manner and under the same conditions as set forth in Removal of Services Animals.