What appliances can I have in my room?

Only small appliances such as coffee pots, irons, etc. that are UL approved and have an automatic shut-off feature are permitted. Based on updated fire safety recommendations, appliances should be plugged directly into the wall outlet whenever possible. Unplug appliances when they are not in use. No more than 1000 watts should be connected to any single outlet. No more than 1500 watts in any one room.

All appliances, surge protectors, and extension cords must be approved by Underwriters Laboratory (UL) and be in good, undamaged condition. The Underwriters Laboratory (UL) label must never be removed from the unit. On the underside of the casing, there should be the manufacturer’s name and the name of the testing lab where the unit was tested. The plugs and insulation on the wires must be intact, motors clean, and guards in place. Students may not defeat a three-pronged plug by using two-prong “adapters”.

Each student is permitted to bring one refrigerator, no larger than 2.5 cubic feet (max. 2 per room). If students would like a larger refrigerator, each room can have one refrigerator no larger than 4 cubic feet (this would then be the only refrigerator in the room). Students can rent a microfridge through GoBreez.com. If a student rents a microfridge, this would be the only refrigerator unit permitted in the room.

The following items are not allowed in residence halls: triple/quadruple sockets; incense, candles or any items with an open flame; plug-in air fresheners, oil diffusers; items with exposed heater coil/element such as toaster ovens, toasters or hot plates; hot pots; bread machines; heaters of any type; oil popcorn poppers; halogen lights; appliances over 110 volts or 600 watts; microwaves; or air conditioning units. Otherwise acceptable small appliances such as coffeepots or irons that are not UL approved or do not have an auto-shutoff feature are also not permitted. The microfridge offered for rental through GoBreez.com is the only microwave/microfridge permitted in student rooms. No other microwaves or microfridges may be brought into student rooms.