Pet-Friendly Housing

How to Apply

• Before Applying

  Before completing the Housing Contract and the required pet paperwork (see application instructions), review the following:

  • Lawrenson Hall and Harrison Hall Only: Identify potential roommates who you want to reside in your Lawrenson suite. Please see above “Example A and B” under the ‘Occupancy Requirements’ for potential suite configurations.
    • Note your roommate requests through the Pet Owner or Non-Pet Owner – Pet Friendly Community Applications. Submitting a completed application means you agree to be moved to the Pet-Friendly Community in Lawrenson or Harrison when there is an available space that meets at least the majority of your requests.
  • If you are placed in the Pet-Friendly Community, you will forfeit the previous space you were assigned to for the current academic year.
• Application Instructions

  Understand that spaces are limited, and this is a first-come, first-serve community. Availability may be dependent on occupancy at the time of application. All pet owners and non-pet owners will be required to complete the forms listed below and adhere to the rules of conduct outlined within in other to maintain good standing in the Pet-Friendly Community. Those who fail to do so, may be asked to move out of the community or to remove their pet from the community.

  1. Complete the Online Housing and Dining Contract by logging into your Ursa account. After you read the terms and conditions and review your student information, you’ll be asked to select a Residential Community. Here you will select the Pet-Friendly option from the “Themed Housing” dropdown list.
  2. Before completing the Pet-Friendly Community Application and Pet Owner documents, you will need to prepare all of the following:
     
     • Roommate requests - if applicable
     • Basic pet information
       • Name of animal, type of animal, breed of dog, age of pet, pet weight, emergency contact should you not be reachable
     • Vaccination Records
       • Dogs
         • Required:
           • Rabies: At 16 weeks of age, thereafter as required by law.
           • Distemper: Initial puppy shots required, and thereafter as required.
         • Recommended:
           • Bordetella: Recommended every 6 months to a year.
           • Leptospirosis: Yearly requirement
       • Cats
         • Required:
           • Rabies: At 16 weeks of age, thereafter as required by law. 
           • FVRCP: Following initial kitten shots, booster every 3 years.
     • Proof of spay or neuter
     • Photo of your pet
     • Greeley Animal License. It may be helpful to have this mailed/obtained in advance. You can still apply without the license, and once you receive your room assignment obtain it. It must be obtained before the animal is present.
  3. Students who wish to bring a pet and live in the Pet-Friendly Community, complete the following form:
     • Pet Owner - Pet-Friendly Community Application 2024 - 25
  4. Students who DO NOT wish to bring a pet and live in the Pet-Friendly Community you need to complete the following form:
     • Non-Pet Owner - Pet-Friendly Community Application 2024 - 25
  5. For returning students who claimed their same space, you will be sent the application via email. If you have questions, consult with your Residential Coordinator. If you are a returning student and did not previously live in a Pet-Friendly Community, please use the links above to apply via the Pet Owner or Non-Pet Owner application. If you are approved, you will be assigned a space via the main housing office. 
• Next Steps

  After submitting all required documents, complete these steps:

  1. You’ll receive confirmation from a Housing and Residential Education designee via e-mail, which indicates your acceptance to the pet friendly community or your overall status for this community, including a tentative room assignment.
  2. Resident Assistants of Belford or Lawrenson will complete a pre-walk of the suite to verify the condition of the room at move-in.  This includes a black light inspection process.
  3. Move into the residence hall with your pet and fill out your room inventory. Please be as detailed as possible since this inventory acts as a way to ensure you are not billed for any damage you or your pet did not cause.
  4. Complete a Pet-Friendly Roommate Agreement. This form will be provided to you after move in.
  5. Additional Resources
     • For times when you are out of town and unable to care for your pet, a Pet Sitter Release Form is required to be filled out and returned to your Neighborhood Front Desk.
     • If you are looking at how to bring your Emotional Support Animals to campus, please visit the Disability Resource Center for more information.

Questions?

If you have any questions, please email us at housing@orkexpo.net. For additional questions in regard to room types and configurations, you can learn more about Belford Hall, Harrison Hall, and Lawrenson Hall on our website. You may also contact the UNC Housing and Residential Education office at 970-351-2721.