The University recently adopted a new Animals on Campus Policy, effective June 9, 2017. The policy provides a single resource for rules and guidance related to individuals bringing animals on University property, including service animals, service animals in training, emotional support animals and pets. The policy also includes newly implemented UConn Health Clinical Practice Procedures Regarding Animals. The policy outlines procedures in line with federal and state laws regarding animals for individuals with disabilities.
The new Animals on Campus Policy replaces the following related policies:
UConn (Storrs and Regional)
Pets at Work
Service Animals Policy
Assistance Animal Policy and Procedure
UConn Health
JDH Pets Visitation 11-023
UMG/JDH Ambulatory Services – Service Animals in the Practice Locations
Please review the full policy, including an FAQ and the UConn Health Clinical Practice Procedures Regarding Animals, at http://policy.uconn.edu/?p=7086.
For more information, contact: The Office of Institutional Equity at (860) 486-2943 or equity@uconn.edu.