Animals in Residence
- Documentation and prior approval are NOT required for fish.
- Fish are permitted in all residence halls and apartments, limited to one (1) aquarium with appropriate equipment, per contracted resident.
- The maximum aquarium capacity allowed with 30 gallons per room.
- Documentation and prior approval ARE REQUIRED, prior to bringing any pet to campus. The following documentation should be submitted to housing@iastate.edu.
- Submit a completed Animals in Residence form
- Submit a clear and recent photo of the animal
- Submit written verification from a veterinarian that the animal is in good health and has received all necessary vaccinations required in the state of Iowa
- Dogs and cats MUST be vaccinated for Rabies before they will be permitted into on-campus housing. Very young puppies and kittens who are not yet old enough to be vaccinated for Rabies are therefore not permitted.
- Pets are permitted ONLY in the following apartments:
- Frederiksen Court 2 bed/2 person apartments in buildings 71-74
- University Village buildings 121-125 and 145-163
- Schilletter Village buildings 11-16
- Pets are limited to one (1) pet per resident (beginning Fall 2024)
- Students seeking an Assistance Animal as a reasonable disability accommodation should register with Student Accessibility Services.
- Student Accessibility Services will communicate your need for the accommodation to the Department of Residence after eligibility can be determined. At such time, a meeting with the student and the Department of Residence will be scheduled to discuss accommodation, confirm responsibilities and rules, and complete required forms.
- An approved Assistance Animal may not reside in on-campus housing until the following forms have been submitted by the student to housing@iastate.edu.
- A completed Housing Accommodation form.
- A completed Animals in Residence form.
- A clear and recent photograph of the animal
- Written verification from a veterinarian that the animal is in good health, has received all necessary vaccinations required in the state of Iowa.
- Dogs and cats MUST be vaccinated for Rabies before they will be permitted into on-campus housing. Very young puppies and kittens who are not yet old enough to be vaccinated for Rabies are therefore not permitted.
- Responsibilities of Owners of Service Animals and/or Emotional Support Animals in University Housing Form (to be completed at meeting with Department of Residence)
- Roommate Agreement, if applicable
- Documentation and prior approval are REQUIRED for Service Animals (see process above).
- Service Animals are generally permitted to accompany people with disabilities in all university buildings/facilities where students, faculty, staff, and visitors are allowed.
- A Service Animal’s access to certain areas on campus may need to be limited should the Service Animal’s presence create an undue hardship to the university.
- Only one (1) Service Animal will be permitted per resident and generally only one (1) Service Animal will be assigned per university housing unit.
- Documentation and prior approval are REQUIRED for Emotional Support Animals (see process above).
- Emotional Support Animals are restricted to residential areas and are not otherwise permitted inside other university buildings.
- Emotional Support Animals are not allowed in any other university buildings or facilities (dining centers, libraries, academic buildings, classrooms, labs, etc.) other than the university housing facility to which the individual is assigned.
- Only one (1) Emotional Support Animal will be permitted per resident and generally only one (1) Emotional Support Animal will be assigned per university housing unit.