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Emotional Support Animal

Emotional Support Animal (ESA) Definition

An Emotional Support Animal (ESA) is an animal that provides emotional support and helps reduce one or more effects of a person鈥檚 disability.

ESA Request Process

To request an ESA, follow these steps:

  1. Contact Disability Resources

    • Reach out to 缅北强奸 Disability Resources to begin the process.
    • The office will email you:
      • A link to an electronic form
      • A PDF verification form for your medical provider
  2. Complete Required Documentation

    • Fill out the electronic form.
    • Have your medical provider complete the PDF form.
    • The provider must also submit additional information on official letterhead (outlined in the form).
    • Both documents are required before your request can be reviewed.
  3. Application Review

    • Disability Resources reviews your submission to confirm all documentation is complete.
  4. Intake Appointment

    • If your documentation meets requirements, you will be contacted to schedule an intake appointment.
    • This meeting will assess your eligibility for an ESA.
  5. Approval Notification

    • If approved, Disability Resources will notify Housing and Residence Life (HRL).
    • You will receive an email with instructions to register your animal with HRL.
  6. Final Approval Considerations

    • HRL may deny an animal if:
      • It has a history of dangerous behavior
      • It is not suitable for campus housing facilities

ESA Eligibility Requirements

To live on campus, ESAs must:

  • Be housebroken
  • Not disrupt other residents
  • Have all required vaccinations (per Indiana and Vanderburgh County guidelines)

Steps Before Bringing Your ESA to Campus

Complete all of the following:

  1. Animal Registration Form

    • Sent to you after ESA approval
    • Submit the form to receive next steps
  2. Animal Policy Presentation

    • Review the full presentation (read or listen)
    • Link will be emailed after submitting your registration form
  3. Animal Agreement

    • Complete the agreement form
    • Link is included with the presentation email

Once all steps are completed, you may bring your approved ESA to campus.

Roommate Notification

  • You are responsible for informing your roommate(s) or suitemates before bringing your ESA to campus.

Animal Tags

  • HRL will place a visible animal tag outside your apartment or suite.
  • This helps staff and emergency personnel identify where animals are located.

Important:

  • Tags are assigned to a specific resident
  • Tags must remain in place while you live in the space
  • Tags must be returned at checkout

If an animal tag is not returned, a fine will be charged to your student account.

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Housing and Residence Life

(812) 468-2000