Temple University recognizes the need for some students with a disability to use a service animal. Students who require the use of a service animal are encouraged to contact DRS staff and Resident Directors (if living on campus) to plan for their experience prior to starting classes.

A "service animal" is defined as a dog (or miniature horse) specifically trained to perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability. This includes, but is not limited to, guiding persons with restricted vision, alerting those who have hearing loss to the presence of intruders, pulling a wheelchair, or fetching dropped items.

Students using a service animal are responsible for the animal’s behavior. Service animals must comply with leash laws and be controlled by the student at all times. The student is ultimately responsible for the cleanliness, grooming and health of the animal, as well as ensuring that proper vaccinations are current, and taking responsibility for the proper disposal of all waste. If the service animal's behavior is disruptive, aggressive or destructive, the student will be held responsible and may be asked to remove the animal from campus. Residential students who use service animals should meet with the Resident Director before the start of the semester to discuss procedures for appropriate management. The university reserves the right to request and obtain proper documentation to ensure compliance with these requirements.