Service Animals in Campus Housing
Do I need to register my service animal?
Students with service animals are not required to register with Disability Resources or the University.
However, if you plan to have a service animal live with you on campus, you must:
- Contact Housing and Residence Life (HRL) before bringing the animal to campus.
What is a Service Animal?
A service animal is defined by:
- The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
- Indiana state regulations
A service animal is:
- An animal individually trained to perform specific tasks
- Tasks must be directly related to a person鈥檚 disability
(physical, sensory, psychiatric/mental, or intellectual)
Important:
Animals that provide only the following are not considered service animals:
- Emotional support
- Comfort
- Companionship
- General wellbeing
- Crime deterrence
University Guidelines
The University may:
- Ask if the animal is required due to a disability
- Ask what specific task(s) the animal is trained to perform
The University may require removal of the animal if:
- It does not meet the legal definition of a service animal
- It is not under control
- It is not housebroken
Service animals that meet all requirements are allowed in:
- Any campus space open to students and visitors
Request Process for Campus Housing
To have a service animal live with you on campus:
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Contact HRL
- Email Housing and Residence Life to notify them of your need
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Follow Registration Instructions
- HRL will email you steps to register your service animal
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Complete Animal Agreement
- Review housing animal guidelines
- Initial and sign required document
Animal Identification Tag Requirement
To support safety and emergency response:
- HRL will place an animal tag on your residence:
- Visible from outside your room, suite, or apartment
- Assigned specifically to you and your animal
Important reminders:
- Do not remove the tag while living in the space
- Return the tag when you check out and return your key
- If the tag is not returned:
- A fee will be added to your student account
