Use the institution’s process, not a generic promise
These universities publish animal or housing accommodation information. The notes below identify a starting point; they do not reproduce complete policies or guarantee eligibility. Verify current forms, deadlines, and instructions before submitting a request.
University housing approval and a clinician’s documentation are separate steps. Keep both in your move-in plan.
Compare the administrative starting points
| Institution | Starting point and useful distinction |
|---|---|
| West Virginia University | Office of Student Accommodations housing process; an ESA housing arrangement is not general campus-building access. |
| University of Delaware | Disability Support Services; its housing page directs ESA requests to the animal-specific process rather than the general housing request form. |
| Northern Arizona University | Disability Resources animal policy and associated agreement; review residence and care expectations. |
| Arizona State University | Student Accessibility and Inclusive Learning Services works with University Housing on accommodation requests. |
| Bowling Green State University | Accessibility Services and the service/assistance-animal policy; distinguish housing assistance animals from task-trained service animals. |
| Kent State University | Student Accessibility Services provides an Animals on Campus starting point. |
| Purdue University | Disability Resource Center handles student ESA housing requests; coordinate the resulting housing arrangements. |
| Rutgers University | Office of Disability Services approval is part of the support-animal housing process. |
Prepare one organized submission
Record the office, form, deadline, supporting document, and confirmation for your institution. Ask whether additional animal records or a care agreement are part of the process. A provider receipt or screening result does not complete these tasks.
If a policy is unclear, ask the accessibility office which step applies to you and retain the reply. Our dorm guide covers appointment preparation and daily-life questions. Source addresses below lead to the university materials; confirm the current page content before acting.
Sources & reading notes
Sources consulted September 8, 2026. Source addresses are provided as text for reference. General information does not replace individual medical or legal advice.
West Virginia University — Housing Accommodationshttps://osa.wvu.edu/accommodations/housing
University of Delaware — Housing Accommodationshttps://udel.edu/students/support/dss/accommodations/housing/
Northern Arizona University — Animal Policyhttps://in.nau.edu/disability-resources/animal-policy/
Arizona State University — Service Animals, Emotional Support Animals and Other ADA Housing Accommodationshttps://asu.my.salesforce-sites.com/kb/articles/FAQ/Service-Animals-Emotional-Support-Animals-and-Other-ADA-Housing-Accommodations/?fs=RelatedArticle&l=en_US
Bowling Green State University — Service Animal and Assistance Animal Policyhttps://www.bgsu.edu/policies/student-affairs/3341-2-42.html
Kent State University — Animals on Campushttps://www.kent.edu/sas/animals-campus-0
Purdue University — Service Animals and Housing Environmentshttps://www.purdue.edu/vpec/ocr/accessibility-resources/access-guide/service-animals/
Rutgers University — Special Housing Accommodationshttps://ruoncampus.rutgers.edu/housing-info/special-accommodations