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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.
Service Animals in the Residence Halls:
Students who reside on-campus and have a Service Animal that needs to reside with them on-
campus do not need to register with the Office of Disability Services nor do they need to request
housing accommodations. In advance of bringing a Service Animal to live on-campus, however,
the Owner must register the Service Animal with the Department of Residence Life & Housing.
Owner’s Responsibilities for Service Animals in Residence Halls:
The Owner is responsible for assuring that the Service Animal does not unduly interfere with the
routine activities of the residence hall or cause difficulties for students who reside there.
The Owner is financially responsible for the actions of the Service Animal including bodily
injury or property damage. The Owner’s responsibility covers but is not limited to replacement
of furniture, carpet, window, wall covering, and the like. The Owner is expected to cover these
costs at the time of repair and/or move-out.