Advice Needed: Colleges that are pet-friendly?

I've got a pet that I can't imagine leaving behind when I go to college. Does anyone have recommendations on the most pet-friendly colleges?

Sure, there are several colleges and universities across the US that have accommodations for students who wish to bring their pets to college. It's important to note that the policies differ from school to school and some even specify the type of pet they allow.

Eckerd College in Florida is famously pet-friendly. It has five pet-friendly dorms and a pet graduation ceremony each year. They allow dogs, cats, rabbits, ferrets, ducks, and more.

Lees-McRae College is another school with a robust pet policy. They have a designated pet-friendly residence hall, and they allow cats, dogs (under 40 pounds), rabbits, and even fish.

Stephens College in Missouri has a pet-friendly residence hall and it also runs a foster dog and cat program, encouraging students to foster shelter dogs and cats during the semester.

Washington & Jefferson College in Pennsylvania has a "Pet House" where students can live with their pets, as long as they're smaller than 40 pounds.

MIT allows cats in a number of their undergraduate residence halls.

Stetson University in Florida also has pet-friendly dormitories where a variety of pets are allowed.

Lastly, Johnson & Wales University in Rhode Island offers a Pet Living Learning Community that allows both cats and dogs.

Before applying, it's a good idea to contact the college directly to make sure the pet policy hasn’t changed and to learn more about any size, breed, or species restrictions they may have. It’s also a good idea to ask about pet-friendly housing availability, as there may be more demand than availability.