For housing near James Madison University, can a student bring a pet into JMU housing?
DIRECT ANSWER
Service and approved assistance animals are distinct from ordinary pets. Source as of: 2026-10-16 Use cited page body and explicit policy period. A page update date does not extend an expired rate or deadline. Confirm current requirements and the actual student, employee, household or property circumstances with the cited authority. No property inventory or named professional is assigned by this answer.
Ordinary pets are prohibited except fish. Service animals are allowed; assistance animals require Office of Disability Services approval and a completed Residence Life assistance-animal agreement before arrival.
Answer
Ordinary pets are prohibited except fish. Service animals are allowed; assistance animals require Office of Disability Services approval and a completed Residence Life assistance-animal agreement before arrival.
Scope and verification
Service and approved assistance animals are distinct from ordinary pets.
Source as of: 2026-10-16
Use cited page body and explicit policy period. A page update date does not extend an expired rate or deadline.
Confirm current requirements and the actual student, employee, household or property circumstances with the cited authority. No property inventory or named professional is assigned by this answer.
Sources & verification
- Residence Life: Policies, Fines & Safety Information - JMU Retained independently source-supported evidence for the stated question and qualifications
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