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Removal of Approved Animals
Suffolk University may exclude/remove a Service Animal when (i) the Service Animal poses a
direct threat to the health or safety of others; (ii) the Service Animal’s presence results in a
fundamental alteration of the University's program; or (iii) the Owner does not comply with
Owner’s responsibilities in University housing, in University facilities and/or at University
events.
Disruption
The Owner of a Service Animal that is unruly or disruptive may be asked to remove the Service
Animal from University facilities. If the improper behavior happens repeatedly, the Owner may
be required to take significant steps to mitigate the behavior before bringing the Service Animal
into any University facility. Mitigation may include, but is not limited to, muzzling a barking
animal, obtaining refresher training for both the Service Animal and the Owner, and other
appropriate measures.
Damage
Owners of Service Animals are solely responsible for any damage to persons or University
property caused by their Service Animals.
Areas Off Limits to Animals
The University may prohibit the use of Service Animals in certain locations because of health
and safety restrictions. Restricted areas may include, but are not limited to: custodial closets,
boiler rooms, facility equipment rooms, research laboratories, classrooms with
research/demonstration animals, areas where protective clothing is necessary, wood and metal
shops, motor pools, rooms with heavy machinery, and areas outlined in state law as being
inaccessible to Service Animals.
Exceptions may be granted on a case-by-case basis. To request an exception, the Owner must
contact the Office of Disability Services or, in the case of law students, the Law School Dean of
Students Office, or in the case of employees, Human Resources or the appropriate department
representative.
Requirements for Faculty, Staff, Students, and Other Members of the University Community
Members of the University community are required to abide by the following practices:
They are to allow a Service Animal to accompany its Owner at all times and in all places on
campus, except where animals are specifically prohibited.
They are not to touch or pet a Service Animal unless invited to do so.
They are not to feed a Service Animal.
They are not to deliberately startle a Service Animal.
They are to immediately report any disruptive behavior to SUPD.
They are not to separate or attempt to separate an Owner from his/her Service Animal.
They are not to inquire for details about the Owner's disability(ies). The nature of a person's
disability is a private matter.
Any questions regarding Service Animals or their Owners should be directed to the Office of
Disability Services or, in the case of law students, the Law School Dean of Students Office, or in
the case of employees, Human Resources.