University of Evansville Emotional Support Animal Protocol and AgreementEmotional Support Animal Protocol and Agreement • November 18th, 2021
It is recognized that Emotional Support Animals (ESA) can provide necessary emotional support to individuals with properly documented mental health disabilities. It is the policy of the University of Evansville that individuals are prohibited from having animals of any type in University Housing. In accordance with the Fair Housing Act (FHA), Disability Services and Residence Life will consider a housing accommodation request to allow students experiencing significant mental health disabilities to keep an ESA with them in University Housing. The following information is provided to define the guidelines and responsibilities for having an ESA in University Housing and the process for requesting an ESA as an accommodation. An ESA cannot be kept in University housing at any time prior to the individual receiving approval through the Office of Disability Services, and Residence Life as a reasonable accommodation pursuant to this policy. Residents found with unauthorized animals in Universi
