Animals on campus
A page within IACUC
UWL is a research institution accredited to conduct research with animals, and as such we have developed this site as a comprehensive resource for all information related to animals on campus.
Service Animals covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), including those trained to provide psychological support
Employees: Contact Human Resources (HR).
- UWL Service Animal Policy
- UWL Reasonable Accommodation Policy
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) information from UWL Human Resources
Students: Contact the ACCESS Center.
Employees: ESAs are generally not allowed but contact Human Resources (HR) for more information.
Students in dorms: Contact Residence Life and the ACCESS Center.
- UWL Emotional Support Animal Policy
- Residence Life accommodations information from the ACCESS Center
Students with non-dorm ESAs: ESAs are generally not allowed but contact the ACCESS Center for more information.
A faculty/staff member must submit a protocol form for review by the UWL Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC) and receive approval before any vertebrate animals are acquired or used in research and/or teaching. This includes their use in classrooms, laboratories, and/or the field. This process ensures the health and safety of animals, researchers, students, animal caretakers, and the campus community. Contact the IACUC for more information.
Complete the Privately Owned & Visiting Animal Approval Form to initiate the required university review and approvals, which must be completed before an animal is allowed on campus. The full process and requirements are outlined in UWL's Use of Privately Owned & Visiting Animals Policy.