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 group function or activity.

Residents may not have animals, including, but not limited to, dogs, cats, birds, and reptiles, in or around university buildings, residential rooms or apartments, even for short periods. 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.

For purposes of this policy, the term “animal” includes any wild or domesticated, warm-blooded or cold-blooded animal. Animals may not be brought to campus for large-scale student events and activities including, but not limited to, Homecoming, Duke Reunions, Last Day of Classes, Springternational, Joe College Day, Old Duke Concert, etc. For more information, contact Student Involvement & Leadership at 919-684-4741.