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Service Animal

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’s 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:

  1. Contact HRL

    • Email Housing and Residence Life to notify them of your need

  2. Follow Registration Instructions

    • HRL will email you steps to register your service animal

  3. 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

Connect With
Housing and Residence Life

(812) 468-2000