University of California, Santa Cruz: Can my student have a service animal or emotional-support animal in campus housing?

By CollegeHousing.ai · Sources checked · 2026-27

DIRECT ANSWER

Yes, when the student meets the applicable service/support-animal rules; the animal may not reside in university housing without the required prior registration.

UCSC directs students with a service or support animal to follow the university policy and housing/DRC process. Prior registration is required before the animal resides in university housing.

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