Animals on Campus Policy

Policy Owner: Chief Student Services Officer

Policy Statement:

Manhattan Area Technical College has the responsibility to provide a safe and healthy learning environment. While it is recognized that many animals are well behaved and are brought to the campus by responsible persons for safety or convenience. However, not all persons attending or employed at MATC may feel comfortable around animals on campus. It is, therefore, necessary to set rules to ensure a harmonious work and learning environment and to limit issues of liability by the college and animal owners.

Policy Rational:

In order to meet the needs of animal owners while protecting staff, students, and visitors who may have allergies or fears that could cause an animal to interfere with their ability to work or study, the following rules will apply when an animal is brought on the property of Manhattan Area Technical College.

Service Animal Request Form