Required Documentation
When applying for an ESA, students must complete the Emotional Support Animal Application and attach the following:
Provider Letter:
- A letter from a qualified healthcare or mental health professional on official letterhead, supporting your request for an ESA in on-campus housing. The letter should be written and signed by a provider familiar with you and the use of ESAs as a treatment option.
- There is no legally recognized registry for assistance animals, and websites that advertise such a service are not affiliated with the government.
- Documentation should generally provide insight into why the animal is necessary for you to fully access and utilize on-campus housing. While disclosure of a specific diagnosis is not required, we will need documentation that outlines the barriers you would experience without the presence of the animal, as well as how the animal helps alleviate those barriers.
Vet Records:
- Documentation from your veterinarian confirming your animal is in good health with no transmissible illnesses, parasites, etc. (think fleas, worms, viruses). This can include a wellness exam report showing test results or a signed note from your vet/vet tech.
- Up-to-date proof of your animal's vaccinations. Rabies is a legally required vaccine for all cats/dogs, but we strongly suggest you follow your veterinarian’s recommendations for all other vaccines.
Recent Photo:
- A clear photo of the animal.