Colleges that allow dogs

[benjihairybutt]

Hello,

Someone on here once mentioned that there were a few colleges that allowed dogs in their dorms. I was wondering if anyone had any more information on this. I get great grades and have prety high standards on what kind of school I want to go to in the future (I want to be a vet), but it would be absolutily amazing to be able to have my dog with me. It might also give me the chance to get a young dog that I could try agility with.
Any info would help.

Thanks,
Amber

 

[SummerRiot]

Where abouts are you from?

 

[benjihairybutt]

I'm from Delaware, but I'd have no problum with a college far away, as long as it's in the U.S. I tried doing a google search, but couldn't find anything.

 

[Citrus007]

Woah that would be awesome. Sorry I can't offer any help though but I'd like to see what you find out.

 

[Citrus007]

Ooh I found a sight! go here http://www.dogfriendly.com/server/general/portal/general/colleges.shtml
It only lists one college... sorry but I found another too- Stephens College in Columbia, Mo
oh and I just found another
http://www.collegeparenting.com/pn/article579.html
Couldn't you always live off campus?

 

[Gig 'Em Ags]

How about Texas A&M? Our mascot is a collie.....Reveille, the first lady of Aggieland!!! The most current Reveille is Reveille VII and is addressed as "Miss Rev, ma'am." Contact the student housing office for information!!! Gig 'em Aggies!!!

 

[PoodleMommy]

I go to a college that does not allow animals in the dorms.

However, I got an apartment off campus, because I could not stand not having animals around.

Especially, If you want to be a vet, I would pick a college that is ranked well and has a good science program. Do not pick a school just because you can have pets in the dorm.

Living off campus is always an option, often cheaper then living on and quieter.

Good Luck with your decision.

Elissa

 

[SizzleDog]

I attend a university with one of the best pre-vet/veterinary programs in the country... and I've had my dogs all throughout college. No, the dorms do not allow pets but I lived off-campus.

If you want to be a vet, find a good school first - then worry about their policies on pets. Many colleges require students to live in the dorms during freshman year... my university has no such requirement, so I was able to have my pets with me.

 

[Gig 'Em Ags]

Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine is consistently ranked in the top 5 vet schools in the country per U.S. News and World Report.

 

[PoodleMommy]

Gig,

I did not mean to imply that Texas A&M was not a good school.. I am sorry if you took it that way.

I just meant that the OP should not look only at schools that take Animals in Dorms but rather consider the schools reputation. If She ends up with both that would be great.

But for many reasons (location, cost, entrance standards, etc) if she could not attend one of these schools that took animals in the dorm, i just wanted to point out another option.

Elissa

 

[LabBreeder]

Only 17 colleges reported that they allow pets in the dorms.

Columbia, Missouri - Most colleges and universities don't allow pets, but Stephens College is testing a new program that may change that. Michelle Cobey of the Delta Society said the Stephens test "sounds like a well thought-out program that may have many positive benefits to these college students." Find the article in the News-Leader.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology tried allowing cats on campus two years ago. It has worked so well, school officials said, they're doing it again this year.

At the State University of New York, Canton, one dormitory has become the pet dorm..

At the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena -- MIT's West Coast rival -- cats owned by undergraduates roam the campus. Each has a collar that identifies its owner's dorm
While pet policies are in their infancy on some campuses, Shimer College in Waukegan, Ill., is proud of its policy, which has allowed pets for years

Eckerd College, St. Petersburg, Florida
Dogs are allowed in the "Pet Dorms" but must meet the following requirements:
Dogs need to be less than 40 pounds, have proof of vaccinations, must be friendly and
Students must have owned the dog for at least 1 year.



*I know there are some more, but I can't find them all...yet.

 

[Gig 'Em Ags]

No offense taken Poodle Mommy!!! I agree with you, one is in college to pursue education and I can sympathize with the stance universities maintain concerning pets in the dorm. Most students wouldn't be as attentive to their dogs as BejiHairyButt (love that moniker); one can only imagine the mess in and around the dorms/campus generated by the pets. It broke my heart to leave my dog (Tippy) at home with my parents when I entered Texas A&M, yet doing so allowed me to focus more on my academics. Fortunately, I was able to be with Tippy while I attended U. of Texas Med. School, then he did provide comfort during that stressful period. Where ever Beji Hairy Butt decides to go, I hope she'll encounter great success with or without her dog. Best of Success and Good Health for you too Poodle Mommy!!!

 

[iheartsammy]

I attend a university with one of the best pre-vet/veterinary programs in the country... and I've had my dogs all throughout college. No, the dorms do not allow pets but I lived off-campus.

If you want to be a vet, find a good school first - then worry about their policies on pets. Many colleges require students to live in the dorms during freshman year... my university has no such requirement, so I was able to have my pets with me.

what college did u go 2?

 

[benjihairybutt]

Thank you soooo much everyone. You have no idea how excited I am. I'm also curious Sizzledog, where do you go?

Education is my main priority by far. However, if I were to find a way to have a dog with me in college, a sure way that is, then it would help persuade my mom to let me buy a dog. As it is I get straight A's and I want to go to the best college that will accept me.

P.S. I've always wanted to go to Texas.

 

[benjihairybutt]

Oh ya, I've thought for a long while that I'd probubly move into an appartment if I could find roommates. But when someone mentioned that some colleges allowed pets I thought I'd look into it. A dorm, at least for the first year would probubly be a lot easier. Although, I don't really have anything to back that up, so if anyone has a different oppinion, I'd love to hear it.

 

[benjihairybutt]

Gig E'm Ags, does your college allow dogs? Also, does it have a websight?

 

[iheartsammy]

I was thinking about going to Davis in Nor-Cal...is there vet school any good?

 

[SizzleDog]

iheartsammy - Iowa State University

 

[Gig 'Em Ags]

Howdy Amber!!! When I went to Texas A&M ('70-'74), pets weren't permitted in the dorms, though we'd "sneak" in assorted animals, including dogs. At present, I don't know what the policy might be concerning pets---allow me to do a bit of investigation for you. Concerning a website, yes indeed ma'am, just conduct a search for Texas A&M University, and behold, you've got the website for your perusal!!! As soon as I find some info about pets in dorms, I'll post it on Chazhound. Keep us posted about your progress with your efforts. Good Luck!!!!

 

[StealthDog]

benjihairybutt- Davis' vet school is quite good, although quite competitive from what I've heard. Keep in mind that it's hard to rank vet schools (despite the US News and World Report)- most vet schools have different strengths and weaknesses. For example, some schools have really strong horse programs, but poor or non-existant exotics programs. Some schools really focus on research, others on clinical skills. Some schools "track" (meaning that you choose what sorts of animals you want to work with early on), other schools give you more flexibility.

Also, going to undergrad at a school that has a vet school won't necessarily give you any advantage. What's really important is being able to be a resident of the state that the vet school is in. Most vet schools reserve a large number of seats for in-state students, so your best chance of getting accepted is at your home state school. You might want to look into residency requirements for the states that you're interested in. I know that friends of mine who attended undergrad in Minnesota were able to apply for residency, but in Illinois, you have to both live in IL and earn over $6000 a year to be able to apply. Anyway, my point is that you shouldn't limit your undergrad choices to those that have vet schools. Some vet schools (including the U of MN) don't factor in your undergrad institution at all when reviewing your application.

Good luck!

~megan