Animals on Campus

Any animal brought on campus by students or guests may not be unrestrained. With the exception of service animals, animals are prohibited inside any university facility, unless authorized by the space manager responsible for that facility/space. Any type of animal abuse is prohibited, including but not limited to abandonment of or failure to properly care for an animal. Animals, live or dead, may not be used in pranks or otherwise for amusement or ceremony in connection with any institutional or student organization function or activity.

Residents may not have animals, including, but not limited to dogs, cats, birds, and reptiles, in or around university residence halls or apartments, even for short periods. If an animal enters a residence hall or apartment, the area will be exterminated at the expense of the residents. Students found to have pets inside a residence hall, will be charged an extra cleaning fee. Costs will vary due to the extent of cleaning required but could range from $300-$500 for a single room to an entire apartment and is dependent on the level of damage from the pet. Legal species of fish are allowed, provided they are kept in a single aquarium no larger than 25 gallons and the container is cleaned regularly. 

Service and assistance animals are permitted. Residents requiring a reasonable accommodation allowing the use of a service or assistance animal in University housing must have the accommodation registered with and approved by the Student Disability Access Office prior to moving in.