Animals on Campus

Policy 303.24

Introduction

Members of the Appalachian State University ("ASU" or the "University") community and others often wish to bring animals onto University grounds and into University buildings for a variety of reasons and purposes. The circumstances under which animals may be permitted access to campus grounds and facilities are the subject of federal, state, and local law, as well as University policy considerations. It is the purpose of this policy to articulate the conditions under which animals may or must be permitted access to University grounds and facilities. The classes of animals covered by this policy include:

1. Service Animals/Assistance Animals (including Service/Assistance Animals in Training)
2. Therapy Animals
3. Emotional Support Animals/Comfort Animals
4. Law Enforcement Agency Animals
5. Search and Rescue Animals
6. Laboratory Animals Used for Teaching and Research
7. Domestic Animals
8. Feral or Wild Animals

Scope

This policy applies to all persons who wish to bring animals onto campus, as well as to those whose job duties involve interactions with such persons and/or their animals.

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