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Emotional Support Animal Policies

Emotional Support Animal

An Emotional Support Animal (ESA), is not permitted on campus grounds. Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) are permitted to accompany a student only within their 国产偷拍-assigned residence, in accordance with the guidelines established by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. However, ESAs are not permitted in any other 国产偷拍 buildings or facilities outside the assigned residence.

The 国产偷拍 supports the use of service and assistance animals on campus in compliance with applicable federal and state laws. At the same time, it recognizes the health and safety risks potentially created by unrestrained animals on campus. This policy discusses the processes and responsibilities involved with the use of service animals and assistance animals on campus. For additional information regarding Emotional Support Animals and Service Animals, please visit : /student-affairs/cass/policies-and-guidelines/service-and-assistance-animals.html .

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Emotional Support Animals/Assistance Animals on Campus

In accordance with federal and state law, the 国产偷拍 of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) permits students with disabilities to keep an assistance animal within their UTEP housing assignment on 国产偷拍 grounds.

However, assistance animals are not permitted in other 国产偷拍 buildings, including campus dining facilities associated with the assigned 国产偷拍 residential facility. Additionally, assistance animals are not allowed to accompany 国产偷拍 employees into their workplace or any other 国产偷拍 building.

Exception: Registered student organizations may hold stress reduction events, typically at the end of the semester, that include assistance animals. Interested organizations must submit an Event Request form via Minetracker to obtain all necessary approvals. Outdoor events involving assistance animals will be limited to Leech Grove or the Liberal Arts Lawn, depending on venue availability. Student organizations should review the Outdoor Space Policy for more information.

Criteria for Assistance Animals in 国产偷拍 Housing

Typically, an assistance animal is prescribed by a community-based healthcare or mental health professional as an integral part of a person’s treatment process.

Documentation supporting an ADA accommodation request must follow 国产偷拍 policy. The Handbook of Operating Procedures, Section VI, Ch. 2.4.4.2, specifies that:

  • Medical statements must be signed by a licensed professional and include a diagnosis, prognosis, and a description of the specific impairments and affected major life functions.
  • Additional medical information may be requested if the documentation is incomplete, unclear, outdated, or inconsistent. If the required documentation is not submitted within the specified deadline, the accommodation request may be cancelled.

The ADA policy can be found under ACCOMMODATIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES POLICY.

Students living in 国产偷拍 housing are permitted to have no more than one service or assistance animal.

Procedures for Approval of Assistance Animals in 国产偷拍 Housing

The Center for Accommodations and Support Services (CASS) is responsible for managing requests related to assistance animals in 国产偷拍 housing. Students seeking approval to have an assistance animal in 国产偷拍 housing must follow the procedures outlined on the following pages:

If a request for an assistance animal in 国产偷拍 housing is denied, the student may appeal the decision to the 国产偷拍 ADA Coordinator.