Appliances

The following appliances are allowed in dormitory-style residences:

• Radios
• Tape recorders
• Stereos
• Television sets
• Personal Computers
• Reading lamps
• Hair dryers
• Toothbrushes
• Refrigerators (up to a maximum of four cubic feet)
• Hot-air popcorn poppers
• Rental MicroFridge units
• Fans (no larger than twelve inches in diameter)

The following appliances are prohibited in dormitory-style residences:

• Microwave ovens
• Coffee pots
• Hot plates
• Blenders
• Hot pots
• Appliances for the preparation of food other than University rental program MicroFridge units and hot-air popcorn poppers.

Torchère-style halogen lamps, electric blankets, air conditioners, and sunlamps are not permitted in any University residence. Because of safety and health concerns, use of electrical appliances other than those listed above is prohibited.  Additionally, the use of items/appliances which have a source of heat or flame is also prohibited.