Animals on Campus

Service Dogs

Services dogs that have been trained to do work or perform a task for an individual with a disability may accompany individuals on any HCC campus. For advocacy support related to Service Dogs, individuals can fill out the Animals on Campus Form or contact Student Access and Accommodation Services at accommodations@heartland.edu.

Removal of Animals

Regardless of the dog being a service dog the animal expected to demonstrate appropriate and professional behavior while present on the premises. Animals may be asked to leave the campus in the following circumstances:

• The dog is not housebroken
• The dog is not under the owner's direct control and/or is disturbing to the environment. 
• The dogs behavior or actions is a risk or danger to people or property.