Animals on Campus

Section: Safety, Health & Environmental Services 
Responsible Offices: Office of Human Resources 
Effective Date: 08/14/2015

Revised 11/06/202

POLICY

Iona University is responsible for assuring the health and safety of all employees and students on campus. In keeping with this objective, the University does not permit employees to bring their household pets; including but not limited to dogs, cats, and fish, to work. Animals may pose a threat of infection and may cause allergic reactions in other employees.

Employees requesting the ability to bring a therapy or emotional support animal to work must reach out to the Office of Human Resources to discuss the accommodation request process. Employees will not be permitted to bring an emotional support or therapy animal to campus without going through the proper approval process.

Employees who bring an animal to campus in violation of the policy will be sent home and subject to disciplinary action.

Please note this policy does not apply to service animals. New York State mandates that employees be permitted to bring their dogs with them to the workplace if those dogs meet the requirements for a guide, hearing, or service dog.