We Love Our Pets!
The Most Pet‑Friendly Campus on the Planet
At Stephens College, we don’t just allow pets — we celebrate them. For more than a decade, our students have brought their cats, dogs, birds and other beloved companions to campus, creating a warm, joyful, and uniquely Stephens community where pets are family.
Why Bring Your Pet to Stephens?
A Campus Built for Pet Lovers
Stephens is one of the first colleges in the nation to welcome pets in residence halls, and we continue to lead the way in creating a safe, fun, and supportive environment for students and their furry (or feathered!) friends.
At Stephens, pets enjoy:
- Pet‑friendly residence halls
- Outdoor green spaces and walking areas
- A community of animal-loving peers and staff
Bringing Your Pet to Campus
How to Register Your Pet
New or returning students who want to bring a pet (or foster one—more on that below!) can take advantage of our long-standing Pet Program. Make sure to review all policies and complete your registration.
Emotional Support Animals & Service Animals
For information or assistance regarding Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) or service animals, including documentation or accommodation processes, please reach out to the ADA Coordinator.
Our Pet Fostering Program
Become a Foster Pet Parent
Stephens College is proud to offer a one‑of‑a‑kind Pet Fostering Program, created in partnership with a local no‑kill shelter. Students can foster a dog or cat and help prepare them for their “forever home.”
As a foster caregiver, you’ll help with:
- Basic training
- Socialization
- Health and wellness improvement
- Nurturing the pet back to an adoptable condition
Some students may even be eligible for scholarship opportunities through their involvement in the program.
Interested in Fostering?
Email studentexperience@stephens.edu for more information.
Join a Community That Loves Pets as Much as You Do
Whether you’re bringing your lifelong companion or opening your heart to a foster pet in need, Stephens College gives you the support and freedom to make your college experience feel like home.
Stephens isn’t just pet‑friendly — it’s pet‑celebratory. And we can’t wait to welcome you (and your pet!) to campus.
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