Emotional Support Animal (ESA) Approval Process

University Housing restricts animals on campus. If you believe you have a need to bring an Emotional Support Animal or Service Animal on campus with you, please start by reviewing the graphic/section below to determine if you meet the qualifications to bring an assistance animal to campus. If so, please refer to the instructions below.

Instructions for ESA/ Service Animal Request:

• When submitting your Housing Contract, there is a section where you can request an ESA/Service Animal. Please note this when applying and our staff will email you further instructions.
• If you already have submitted your Housing Contract, or are already are living on campus, contact housing@csueastbay.edu to request information about bringing an ESA or Service Animal and more instructions will be sent to you.
  • Note: Getting an ESA/ Service Animal approved is a multi-step process involving University Housing and Accessibility Services. Students may not bring their animal to campus until it's fully approved through University Housing.
• All-suite/apartment-mates living in the same unit must all agree to allow the ESA/ Service Animal. University Housing staff will manage this verification.
• Signage that the ESA/ Service Animal is in the student's unit will be posted on the front door by University Housing staff. This will ensure that others living in the student's hall are aware of the assistance animal. The signage will also serve as notification to those needing to access the unit to provide services, such as University Vendors, Facilities, University Police, and the Fire Department.

Important documents

Emotional Support Animal (ESA) Verification Form

*Please email as@csueastbay.edu for a fillable PDF version of this form

Assistance Animal Agreement