Residents may reach out to residencelife@stthom.edu for a pet approval form.
Approved pets will not be allowed in university housing until the third full week of classes.
Residents are allowed to have pets that are self-contained in an aquarium (ten gallons or less).
Animals that are venomous or consume live prey will not be allowed in housing.
Roommates may register a maximum of two pets of the same gender and species in a room.
All pet owners are responsible for the care and conduct of their pets.
Students are not allowed to have dogs or cats as pets in University housing.
Emotional Support Animal – Subject to the prior approval of the Office of Residence Life, the University of St. Thomas (UST) is committed to providing a supportive environment for students with disabilities. This includes full compliance with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Fair Housing Act.
Under the Fair Housing Act (FHA), a person with a disability may keep an Emotional Support Animal (ESA) in the individual’s dwelling when there is an established need for the therapeutic nature of the animal that is connected to the individual’s disability. An ESA provides emotional support to persons who have a disability-related need for such support. An ESA is indicated as necessary for an individual with a disability by an appropriate and relevant healthcare professional.
Students in need of an Emotional Support Animal or Service Animal must reach out to Access & Disability Services for registration of the animal.