Failure to comply with the rules and regulations outlined in this policy and in the ADRC ESA Application Form may result in penalties, including but not limited to, an animal's ban from University property; such a ban may be permanent or for a specified time period. Penalties for non-compliance also include, but are not limited to, those specified in the ADRC ESA Application Form.

Violation of this policy may further subject an individual to discipline in accordance with applicable University policies and regulations and the Student Code of Conduct (K-Book).

Additionally, if an animal is found to be falsely characterized as a Service Animal, Service Animal in Training (SAIT), or an Emotional Support Animal (ESA), an individual may be found to be in violation of local, state, and federal laws.

The University expressly reserves the right to remove an ESA or SA from University property or University residential areas if (1) the animal is out of control and the animal's handler does not take effective action to control it; (2) the animal is not housebroken; (3) the animal causes substantial property damage; (4) the animal creates an unmanageable disturbance or interference with the University or community; (5) the animal's health or safety is in danger; (6) the animal poses a direct threat to the health or safety of others; (7) the animal is determined by the University to be abandoned by its handler; or (8) the animal's presence fundamentally alters the nature of the affected University operation(s). Individuals with the authority to remove an ESA or SA from University property include University vice presidents, deans, provosts, directors of athletics, directors of housing, farm managers, and University police.

Because the ESA application and approval process is neither automatic nor immediate, applicants are advised to contact the ADRC at least thirty (30) days prior to arriving on campus to allow adequate time for application approval and submission of required documentation. Applications may be submitted up to ninety (90) days in advance of the desired start date.

To qualify for an ESA in University residential areas, the requesting individual must show that he or she has a disability and the animal in question will provide some type of disability-related assistance or emotional support. The University shall require documentation of the individual's disability-related need for an assistance animal. Such documentation should (1) come from a physician, psychiatrist, clinical social worker, or other qualified mental health professional that provides care for the individual; (2) confirm the student has a disability; and (3) confirm the professional prescribes the animal as part of a treatment plan that alleviates symptoms or effects of the disability. Such documentation should also identify the kind of animal for which permission is being sought. Permission for an ESA is not transferable to another animal without proper and updated confirmation and documentation from the handler's healthcare provider.

Individuals seeking to have their ESA approved for use on campus grounds or in campus housing must first complete and submit the Accessibility and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) ESA Application. The ADRC ESA Application also requires the submission of additional documentation listed therein, including but not limited to, a Personal Medical Document completed by the applicant's personal healthcare provider. Applicants may