Campus ESA Policy
ESA Letters at NYU
New York University operates housing covered by the Fair Housing Act. Here is how NYU students request an emotional support animal in campus housing.
NYU
The Accommodation Process Here
NYU routes ESA requests through the Moses Center, which reviews clinical documentation and coordinates with Residential Life. Because NYU housing is spread across Manhattan and Brooklyn buildings, approvals are building-specific and roommate consultation is standard.
Where requests go: Moses Center for Student Accessibility
Insider tip: NYU students moving off campus keep strong rights: NYC's Human Rights Law is one of the most tenant-friendly in the country for ESA accommodations.
Campus at a Glance
- Location: New York, New York
- Type: Private Research University
- Enrollment: 59,000+
- The Moses Center is the single point of intake
- Building-specific approvals reflect NYU's dispersed housing portfolio
- Roommate and suitemate notification is part of the process
- NYC Human Rights Law adds a second layer of protection off campus
- Documentation renewal is expected annually
FAQs
ESAs at NYU: Questions
Yes. University housing is a dwelling under the Fair Housing Act, and campus disability offices run the accommodation process every semester.
About 45 days before move-in. Summer submissions clear before the fall rush; move-in week submissions join a queue.
Bringing your ESA to NYU?
Get documentation early and submit before move-in. Licensed evaluation, verifiable letter, refund if you do not qualify.
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