Pet Friendly Colleges: Key to A-cat-demics?
By Polina at University Language
Posted on Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Category: Choosing a College, On Campus, Student Housing
Ever wish that there existed pet friendly colleges that welcomed not only you to their student housing, but your four-legged best friend as well? Well they’re out there, and the number continues to grow!
The transition of moving from your parents’ house to a college dorm is often a tough one for students. Having your pet with you, a constant reminder of home and security, is the perfect stepping stone to being on your own. And pet friendly campuses make that possible.
Sure, there are rules. Stephens College, for example, maintains that your pet must not exceed six feet and cannot be venomous. Also, pets will only be allowed in designated wings. All rather reasonable parameters for pet friendly campuses, we think.
So here’s the list, folks. Keep in mind — each pet friendly campus has its own policy for what animals they do and don’t allow, so do your research before sending an application in for you and your slightly hairier best friend.
20 Pet Friendly Campuses Across the Nation
- Stephens College, Columbia, Missouri
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts
- State University of New York at Canton
- Eckerd College, St. Petersburg, Florida
- University of California, Los Angeles
- Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, New York
- University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
- California Institute of Technology, Pasadena
- Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
- University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, Illinois
- Principa College, Elsah, Illinois
- Washington & Jefferson College, Washington, Pennsylvania
- Wellesley College, Wellesley, Massachusetts
- Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio
- Sweet Briar College, Amherst, Virginia
- University of Notre Dame, New York, New York
- University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia
- Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, Arizona
- Principia College, Elsah, Illinois
Before deciding on whether or not you should apply to a pet friendly college, think about what you want out of your college experience. Also, think about what’s best for your pet, and whether or not you can afford an extra mouth to feed! If you decide that a pet friendly campus is the best choice for you, start applying!
June 16th, 2011 at 11:32 pm
Are there any in Texas. I want a university close to home.
October 3rd, 2011 at 10:51 pm
You say small rodents are allowed, does that include ferrets?
October 4th, 2011 at 4:33 pm
Hi Meredith,
Each college has its own particular policies about pets, so it’s best to check with the school directly. Good luck to you and your ferret!
November 5th, 2012 at 4:52 pm
Question:
what if your dog is a Black Labrador mix and four years old, but family oriented?
November 6th, 2012 at 12:09 pm
Dakota,
Each college has its own policies about pets, so we recommend you check with the school directly. Good luck!
November 29th, 2012 at 10:42 pm
i have two cats and i live in texas i need help finding a college that will let me take them with me.can anybody help me find a college that will let me have them.
November 30th, 2012 at 6:38 pm
Rebecka,
Check and see which schools you’re interested in will allow you to have pets on campus. Different schools have different policies. Good luck!
December 9th, 2012 at 4:32 pm
thanks for the tip bout the pet policies!