Policy on Pets on Campus
Policy Number: 610Safety and Security
The permanent link for this policy is: https://policies.northeastern.edu/policy610/
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
Related Policies
Related Procedures
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Supersedes
Keywords
Pets; Dogs; Fish; Animals
Version History
Last Revision Date: October 30, 2014
Issued: January 1, 1974