Animals

Updated August 2025

4.3 | Animals

4.3.A | With the exception of fish (limited to a 20-gallon aquarium), those approved by the University and trained for work, or emotional support animals, residents are not allowed to keep animals or pets in the Residence Halls. Such authorization must be obtained in writing from the Office of Student Accessibility.

4.3.B | Fish: Aquariums must be unplugged, and all animals must vacate the Residence Halls anytime their owner leaves for longer than 3 days.

4.3.C | Approved Service Animals or Emotional Support Animals: Students who have obtained official approval from the Office of Student Accessibility to have a Service Animal or Emotional Support Animal in their Residence Hall are required to abide by the rules surrounding their ownership ( see section 2.13.E of this Handbook). Owners are also expected to:

Crate their animal when the owner is not present in the room.
Remove their animal from campus if the owner is gone for longer than 24 hours.

4.3.D | The use of university bathroom facilities to wash an animal is strictly prohibited.