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  2. Academic Services & Support
  3. Center for Academic Resources
  4. Student Accessibility Services
  5. Emotional Support Animal

Emotional Support Animal

Students requesting an Emotional Support Animal (ESA) as a housing accommodation must be registered with the Student Accessibility Services office.

Please note: all animals must have approval prior to their arrival to campus.

Start the ESA request process

 

Disability Documentation Requirements

Documentation is required for all accommodations. Your provider may use THIS FORM or write a letter that meets the required criteria below.

Documents provided must:

  • Be on professional letterhead
  • Contain a clearly stated diagnosis
  • Include the impact of diagnosis on daily activities
  • Provide recommendations from the provider that mitigate or alleviate the stated impact
  • Have a provider signature

If you would like to provide additional information to Student Accessibility Services regarding your need for an Emotional Support Animal, please use THIS FORM. 

Your Accommodation Options

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973—as well as Simpson College’s moral standard of respect and empathy for all experiences—the Office of Accessibility Services is committed to working with students who have disabilities throughout their college journey.

Academic Accommodations Emotional Support Animal Housing Accommodations Temporary Accommodations

 

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