ESA's are not service animals as defined in the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008 and are not afforded the same access to campus as a service animal.
ESA's must be approved by Disability Support Services to reside in University Residence Halls but are not permitted in other facilities including classrooms, dining halls, libraries and student centers.
Requests for ESA's require documentation, signed and on letterhead from a licensed psychiatrist, therapist or mental health provider. The following information is required:
Documentation should be submitted to:
Disability Support Services
138 Slay
Greenville, NC 27858
Faxed to: (252) 737-1025
San and email to: dssdept@ecu.edu