Campus ESA Policy

ESA Letters at University of Florida

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

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The Accommodation Process Here

UF's Disability Resource Center reviews ESA documentation under the Fair Housing Act for university housing. Florida's SB 1084 shapes what documentation should contain, including provider knowledge of the student's condition, and UF reviewers are familiar with the statute.

Where requests go: Disability Resource Center (DRC)

Insider tip: Florida checks ESA letters harder than most states; UF students should use a provider whose letters can be verified with a phone call.

Campus at a Glance

Location: Gainesville, Florida
Type: Public Research University
Enrollment: 55,000+
The DRC is the intake and review office
Florida SB 1084 documentation standards apply
ESAs are approved for residence halls and Gainesville campus apartments
Falsified documentation carries criminal penalties in Florida
Annual renewal aligns with the housing contract cycle

FAQs

ESAs at University of Florida: 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 University of Florida?

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

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