Campus ESA Policy

ESA Letters at Ohio State University

The Ohio State University operates housing covered by the Fair Housing Act. Here is how Ohio State University students request an emotional support animal in campus housing.

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The Accommodation Process Here

Ohio State's Disability Services reviews ESA requests for on-campus housing and second-year residency requirements. Documentation from a licensed provider is evaluated, and approved ESAs join students in residence halls.

Where requests go: Student Life Disability Services (SLDS)

Insider tip: Because OSU requires most first and second years to live on campus, an approved ESA accommodation is often the only route to living with an animal until junior year.

Campus at a Glance

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Type: Public Research University
Enrollment: 65,000+
SLDS is the review office for housing accommodations
OSU's two-year live-on requirement makes ESA approvals especially relevant
Licensed-provider documentation required
Behavioral and care agreements accompany approvals
Renewal expected each academic year

FAQs

ESAs at Ohio State University: Questions

Yes. University housing is a dwelling under the Fair Housing Act, and campus disability offices run the accommodation process every semester.

About 45 days before move-in. Summer submissions clear before the fall rush; move-in week submissions join a queue.

Bringing your ESA to Ohio State University?

Get documentation early and submit before move-in. Licensed evaluation, verifiable letter, refund if you do not qualify.

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