Emotional Support Animals Information
ESA Accommodation Registration Process
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Students need to register through CASS for special accommodations. -
Staff living in Caltech housing need to contact Human Resources Disability and Leave Unit for more information.
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ESA Accommodation Approval : All personal medical information should be submitted to CASS or HR for approval. Once CASS or HR has approved the need for ESA accommodations, they will inform Housing and ORE, and approved individuals will be contacted by Housing for the next steps outlined below. -
ESA Agreement : If the ESA special accommodation is approved, the resident will receive an email from either the assistant director of Undergraduate Housing (for undergraduate students and staff living in UG housing) or the Graduate Housing Manager (for graduate students and staff living in graduate or postdoc housing). A meeting will be scheduled to review the ESA agreement with either the residential life coordinator or apartment manager. -
ESA Roommate Agreement : If the resident lives in a unit with roommates, the residential life coordinator or apartment manager will set up a meeting with the resident and any roommates to review the ESA Roommate Agreement with the full group so everyone understands the expectations and guidelines for maintaining an ESA on campus.
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A photograph of the ESA -
Proof that the ESA has all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to distemper and rabies -
Proof of a current applicable licensure with the City of Pasadena (for dogs only) -
Proof of a spay/neuter certificate consistent with the City of Pasadena's ordinance (for dogs only) -
Proof of current flea treatment plan