with and use an assistance animal(s) in all areas of the premises where students are normally allowed to go, unless doing so would impose an undue financial and administrative burden. If documentation of the disability and/or the need for the animal is requested, such documentation must be current and be prepared by a licensed medical professional. The Disability Assessment Form must be completed by the said medical professional. If the person involved also requests a single room, the person will be charged the single room rate. The request may also be denied if: 1. The specific assistance animal in question poses a direct threat to the health or safety of others that cannot be reduced or eliminated by another reasonable accommodation, or 2. The specific assistance animal in question would cause substantial physical damage to the property of others that cannot be reduced or eliminated by another reasonable accommodation. Breed, size, and weight limitations may not be applied to an assistance animal. A determination that an assistance animal poses a direct threat of harm to others or would cause substantial physical damage to the property of others must be based on an individualized assessment that relies on objective evidence about the specific animal’s actual conduct — not on mere speculation or fear about the types of harm or damage an animal may cause and not on evidence about harm or damage that other animals have caused. Conditions and restrictions that housing providers apply to pets may not be applied to assistance animals. For example, Residence Life may not require applicants and residents to pay a deposit for an assistance animal. Expectations for Service and Assistance Animals Because service and assistance animals are in close proximity to students and others, they must be quiet, obedient and well-groomed. Specifically: • The animal must be up-to-date with check-ups and vaccinations. • Vaccination and license tags must be displayed on the animal (when applicable). • All animals must be in compliance with the provisions of the City of Aberdeen’s Animal Ordinance. • All animals must be well-behaved as defined by the university. • If the student leaves his/her residence hall overnight, it is not the roommates’ responsibility to act as caregiver for the animal. • Animals must be under the control of the user at all times. • Animals must be clean, groomed, and free of ticks or other pests. Cleaning of animals, bedding, cages, etc., in university facilities is prohibited. • Animals are to relieve themselves in designated locations only. • The animal user is responsible for promptly cleaning up after the animal. All waste must be double bagged and disposed of in dumpsters and/or trash cans located on the exterior of campus buildings. • The animal user is responsible for any property damage caused by the animal. • Service animals may be prohibited from areas that may be hazardous to the animal or its owner (mechanical equipment rooms, etc.) • To assist the campus population in recognizing a service animal, it is highly encouraged that the service animal be identified by a marked harness or cape but not required. • The animal must not be disruptive to others in the residence hall. 18 NSU STUDENT HANDBOOK 2024-25
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