Pet Policy

Pet Policy
Policy Number STU-021
Effective Date
Responsible Student Affairs - Center for Access and Success and Housing
Office/Person and Residential Education
Related Policies Service Animals and Assistant Animals Policy
Additional History This policy updates STU-021 from December 17, 2007

I. POLICY STATEMENT

All pets brought onto University grounds must be leashed at all times. Dogs, cats and other pets are not allowed inside of any campus buildings, including residence halls and apartments, with the exception of approved Service Animals (anywhere on campus) and approved Assistance Animals (in campus housing only).

II. PURPOSE

The purpose of this policy is to safeguard all persons on campus and protect their freedom of movement, while adhering to both ADA Law and Massachusetts Housing Code.

III. DEFINITIONS

This policy includes all animals and pets of any kind, with the exception of fish, as stated in the Housing and Residential Education Housing Contract.

IV. PROCEDURES

These regulations will be strictly enforced and any pets found on campus in violation will be removed from campus and impounded at the owner's expense. Further, any student alleged to be in violation of this policy will be subject to disciplinary action.

V. RESPONSIBILITY

Student Affairs will be responsible for communicating this policy and for adjudication of violations, when necessary.

VI. ATTACHMENTS

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