Emotional Support Animals
The University has a policy that governs all animals on our campus. This policy can be found at the following link: https://policies.louisiana.edu/alphabetical/f/university-animal-policy
All requests to have an Emotional Support Animal (ESA) in campus housing should be directed to the Department of Housing. You can send an email to esarequests@louisiana.edu with your request and the appropriate documents along with an explanation of the process will be sent to you.
Please note the following deadlines for application:
Fall Semester: July 1st
Spring Semester: January 1st
NOTE: All Emotional Support Animals must be at least 1 year old and up to date on all their shots. All requests must be approved by a Mental Health Professional. Emotional Support Animals are not authorized in residential buildings until approved.