Service Animals
The University recognizes the importance of Service Animals as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA). ¶¶Òô³Ô¹Ï is committed to allowing individuals with disabilities the use of a Service Animal on campus to facilitate their full-participation and equal access to the University’s programs and activities.
As defined by campus policy, a Service Animal is any dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability (and in a very few circumstances a miniature horse).
The work must be active and specifically related to the person’s disability. Simply providing comfort or emotional support does not qualify a dog as a service animal.
Individuals planning to have a Service Animal on campus do not need to provide notice or certify their animal; however, it may be helpful to meet with a disability advisor in Disability Services to learn more about campus policies and to provide notice to faculty, Housing authorities, or others who may need to consider appropriate arrangements regarding animals.