The individual cannot identify specific task the animal performs

I.1 This policy establishes the rules and expectations regarding the presence of animals on campus. It also provides guidelines the University uses to determine whether or not an animal is a reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual with a documented disability. Dixie State University is committed to complying with state and federal law pertaining to qualified individuals with disabilities and federal housing regulations.

II. Scope

III.2 Assistance Animals (sometimes called Emotional Support Animals or

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IV.1.1 In determining whether or not an animal may be considered a
reasonable accommodation, the University must balance the needs of the individuals requesting the accommodation with the impact the animal may have on others within the campus community. Where it is not readily apparent that the animal is a service animal, the individual will be given the opportunity to show the animal is a service animal needed for a disability or that the animal is a service animal in training. If the individual cannot identify a specific task the animal performs, the animal will not be deemed a service animal.

IV.1.2 Individuals may choose to provide additional information such as documentation provided on letterhead from a treating physician or mental health provider, which permits the University to determine:

IV.1.4 If approved, individuals with disabilities may be accompanied by their service animal on any premise or in any facility at Dixie State University where members of the public or participants in services, programs or activities are allowed to go.

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IV.1.6.3 Service animals may not be left overnight in on-campus housing to be cared for by another person. Animals must be taken with the student if they leave campus for a prolonged period.

IV.1.7 The owner is financially responsible for the actions of the service animal including bodily injury or property damage. The owner’s responsibility covers, but is not limited to, replacement of furniture, carpet, window, wall covering, and the like.

IV.1.10 The University is not responsible for the care or supervision of service animals. Individuals with disabilities are responsible for the control of their service animals at all times and must comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including vaccination, licensure, animal health and leash laws. A service animal shall be restrained with a harness, leash, or other tether, unless the individual’s disability precludes the use of a restraint or if the restraint would interfere with the service animal’s safe, effective performance of work or tasks. If a service animal is not tethered, it must be otherwise under the individual’s control, whether by voice control, signals, or other effective means.

IV.1.11 Owners are responsible for ensuring the immediate cleanup and proper disposal of all animal waste. Although the University may not charge an individual with a disability a service animal surcharge, it may impose charges for damages caused by a service animal in the same manner the University imposes charges for damages.

IV.2.1.2 The animal is necessary to afford the individual an equal opportunity to use and enjoy a dwelling;

IV.2.1.3 There is an identifiable relationship between the disability and the assistance the animal provides.

Assistance animals are not permitted in other areas of the University such as academic and administrative buildings, classrooms, labs, athletic facilities, food service dining areas, and the Student Center.

IV.2.5 The owner is responsible for assuring that the assistance animal does not unduly interfere with University business and all routine activities of the on-campus housing community or cause difficulty for students who live there.

IV.2.9 To replace an assistance animal, the owner must request and be granted re-approval from the Housing & Resident Life Office and the Disability Resource Center.

IV.2.10 The University may exclude an assistance animal from University housing if the animal is not housebroken; causes substantial physical damage to the property of others; poses a direct threat to the health or safety of others; would fundamentally alter the nature of a program or activity; or is not being cared for by the individual.

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with all applicable laws and regulations, including vaccination,
licensure, animal health and leash laws. Individuals walking their pets around or across the campus grounds are responsible for the immediate removal of their pet’s waste.

IV.4.1.1 Such animal has a current, valid license and current vaccinations, according to the requirements for all animals of the same species in a municipality or local area government where such animals resides or are located;

IV.4.1.2 Such animal is under appropriate restraint and under appropriate control at all times;

IV.5.2 Anyone observing unauthorized animals on campus, or animals not appropriately restrained, shall contact the Dixie State University Campus Police.

IV.5.3 DSU employees who are repeat violators will face disciplinary action including but not limited to written warnings, or in extreme cases, potential loss of employment.

IV.6 Grievances and Appeals

IV.6.1 Grievances and/or appeals arising from the application of this policy will be addressed through University Policy 151: Grievance Procedure for employees or University Policy 552: Student Conduct Code for students.

V.4 U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission: http://www.eeoc.gov/laws/types/disability.cfm

V.5 DSU Policy 151 (Grievance Procedure)
(https://files.dixie.edu/sites/hr/pl/policy/151.docx?Web=1)

VI.1.2 Students may contact the Disability Resource Center for information and

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VI.2.1 The animal poses a direct threat to the health and safety of others;

VI.2.2 The animal’s presence results in a fundamental alteration of the University’s programs or activities;