Pets on University Property

Policy Administrator: Risk Manager

Authority: Local Health Code and Licensing Ordinances

Effective Date: July 25, 1983; September 23, 2009; February 16, 2011; July 14, 2021*

Index Cross-References: Policy I-125: Service Animals and Emotional Support Animals

Policy File Number: III-147

Approved By: Board of Trustees

A. Except as provided in University Policy I-125: Service Animals and Emotional Support Animals, pets are not permitted in University facilities for both health and sanitary reasons. Pets that are permitted under Policy I-125 must comply with Local Health Code and Licensing Ordinances. Moreover, domestic animals on
University property are not to run loose, cannot be left unattended outside, and must be harnessed, leashed, or tethered.

B. Animals found in violation of these provisions will be referred to the local animal society/shelter representative for pick up. The name and phone number of the
animal society representative is available at the Campus Police Office.

C. This policy does not apply to service or emotional support animals approved under University Policy I-125, animals owned by the University, animals on University property for approved scientific research and/or coursework, fish in residence halls with no more than a 10-gallon tank, or other authorized use.

Review History:

Policy Administrator 03/11/2021

Divisional Executive 03/11/2021

General Counsel 04/11/2021

Cabinet 04/22/2021

President 04/22/2021

Board of Trustees 07/14/2021

*The Policy Management Team, Policy Administrator, and Divisional Executive updated the Policy Administrator
and removed the word “still” from Section A on 7/11/23.