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.

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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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