Centenary College strives to create supportive and comfortable living communities inclusive of the needs of all students. Centenary is committed to allowing Service Animals and Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) that are approved as necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal opportunity to use and enjoy college housing, which complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), the Rehabilitation Act of 1972 (Section 504), and the Fair Housing Act (FHA).
Students may qualify for an Emotional Support Animal (ESA) as an accommodation if
- the student has a documented disability, and
- the animal is necessary to afford the student with a disability an ability to fully participate in the campus housing, and
- there is a direct, identifiable, and documented nexus between the mental health impairment and the assistance provided by the ESA that mitigates one or more life activities.
Timeline and Application Deadlines
Students seeking to have an ESA in residential housing must submit a request for review each academic year. Completed requests must be received by the following deadlines in order to ensure that approved requests can be arranged with Residence Life Staff for the start of the semester:
March 1st
Continuing students should submit requests by the deadline for housing accommodations for the upcoming academic year.
june 1st
First Year and transfer students should submit requests by June 1st for the upcoming academic year
November 1st
Students returning from study away, students returning from a break from the college, new transfer students or new admits should submit requests by November 15th for the Spring Semester.
ODS will consider off-cycle requests on a case-by-case basis, but it cannot be guaranteed that a determination will be reached if documentation is received after the above mentioned dates.
Process
1. It is highly recommended that students schedule an appointment with the Office of Disability Services (ODS) to discuss process, forms, and necessary documentation in order for applicant to understand policies and procedures.
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To schedule an appointment, email disability@centenary.edu or Complete a Disability Services Request Form
2. Complete required forms:
Service Dog Only
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ODS Registration
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Animal Information Form with required vaccination records
Emotional Support Animal Only
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ODS Registration
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ODS Medical Form or other supporting documentation from medical provider
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ESA Roommate/Suitemate Agreement Form
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Upon Approval, complete Animal Information Form with required vaccination records
3. Documentation Requirements
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All requests and completed forms must be submitted to ODS prior to the aforementioned deadlines to ensure a decision is reached prior to the start of the applicable semester.
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All required documentation must be received by ODS before any request is reviewed.