Animals on Campus

Policy Statement

The University of Texas at Austin (University) allows individuals to bring animals on University property in accordance with federal and state laws and in other situations subject to the rules outlined in this policy.

A service animal is permitted on campus grounds and within University buildings and housing. This practice follows Titles II and III of the American with Disabilities Act, as amended (ADA) and the Fair Housing Act (FHA).

An emotional support animal is permitted on campus grounds and to accompany an individual with a disability into his or her University housing assignment in accordance with the FHA. However, an emotional support animal is not allowed to accompany the individual into his or her residential dining center or into any other University building.

A service animal in training is permitted on campus grounds and within University buildings. The individual accompanying the service animal in training should carry documentation indicating that the individual is an approved trainer as defined by this policy.