Pets in graduate school?

rabbitstew
Sun, 12 May 2013 23:24:58 +0000

Almost no university-owned graduate housing options will allow pets - you’ll have to look up the specific rules for your school, but it’s unlikely. That said, the vast majority of graduate students live in off-campus housing where pet policies could go either way. You’re more likely to be allowed a pet in a more suburban or rural setting, and less likely to be allowed a pet (especially a dog, even if it’s small) in an urban, high density building.

I have two rabbits that are pretty happy when left to their own devices, so I don’t have to worry about being away for very long days so long as they’re fed in the morning and evening. If your dog needs a lot of attention or needs to go outside multiple times a day, it is unlikely that you’ll be able to provide consistent time and support for her and it would probably be best for him to stay home. Ultimately you want to do what’s best for your pet, and even if you really love her, if those random 16 hour days are going to be really stressful for her, that’s not good.