I. Purpose and Scope

The presence of pets in campus classrooms, housing, work areas, and research areas can be disruptive to the work and academic environment, and may pose health concerns for some members of Northeastern University community. This policy addresses pets on all property owned and controlled by the university and applies to all students, faculty, staff, visitors, volunteers, contractors, vendors and community members.

II. Definitions

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III. Policy

The university prohibits pets in university-owned or leased buildings, except as required by law or as provided below. In addition, while outdoors on university property, visiting pets must be supervised, under the control of the owner and appropriately restrained at all times. 

IV. Additional Information

In residential halls fish are permissible in containers with a maximum volume equal to or less than 25 gallons.

V. Contact Information

Housing and Residential Life
617-373-2814

Northeastern University Public Safety Division
617-373-2121

Responsible Office/Department(s)

Housing and Residential Life

Related Policies

Related Procedures

N/A

Supersedes

Keywords

Pets; Dogs; Fish; Animals

Version History

Last Revision Date: October 30, 2014

Issued: January 1, 1974