You will need your IC Netpass to start the interactive SAS accommodations process.
If you are a prospective or accepted student, please visit our Prospective Parents and Students page.
There are two types of animals that may be allowed on campus due to a disability.
A service animal is defined as a dog that has been trained to do work or perform specific tasks (e.g., guide dog for the blind) for an individual with a disability. The task(s) performed by the dog must be directly related to the person's disability.
A Service Animal, as defined by NYS and Federal A.D.A. Law, is not an ESA and not covered in this accommodation process. A service animal does not have to be approved by SAS.
While a service animal does not have to be approved by SAS, we ask students with a service animal living on campus to communicate the dog's presence with Residential Life. This will help to avoid any questions by staff and grant awareness of the animal in case of an emergency.
An emotional support animal (ESA) is an animal that may provide emotional support, comfort, well-being, and companionship to alleviate the symptoms of a disability. An ESA may be considered a reasonable housing accommodation.
An ESA is defined and processes are determined under the Fair Housing Act, HUD, as well as Campus Policy.
Both service animals and ESAs must meet health and safety guidelines established by the college.
Students who require an emotional support animal due to a disability should fill out SAS’s Special Housing Accommodation form.
In order to request an emotional support animal, a student must:
Do not submit your form or documentation directly to Residential Life.
Do not submit your form or documentation to the campus health center. SAS is administratively distinct from CAPS and Student Health Services.
You will need your IC Netpass to start the interactive SAS accommodations process.
If you are a prospective or accepted student, please visit our Prospective Parents and Students page.