Prohibited and Allowed Artifacts
In the residential halls of universities across the globe, there are certain items that are not permitted due to safety, fire hazard, and maintenance concerns. Here's a comprehensive guide to the items that are off-limits in traditional, program, and co-op housing.
Cooking appliances such as popcorn poppers, hot plates, water heaters, toasters, toaster ovens, microwaves, rice cookers, and George Foreman grills are not allowed in residence halls. This also includes air conditioning units of any kind, barbecue grills, candles, incense, potpourri burners, dart boards, displays related to alcohol containers or illegal drug use, electric bikes and scooters, electric blankets and heaters, extension cords, halogen lamps, heat lamps, holiday lights that are not LED or adhesive string lights, pets, and weapons or replicas and toys resembling weapons.
Additionally, wooden structures like lofts and room dividers are not permitted in traditional, program, and co-op housing, with the exception of Firelands. However, some policies may require approval before furniture removal or loft usage, and prohibit placing furniture in hallways or near heating units.
Large appliances not provided, unauthorized University property, and anything that could disturb community living or violate housing rules are also disallowed in co-op or program housing.
Residents are responsible for any damage the residence sustains from water coolers. Waste baskets must be flame retardant, and curtains are not permitted in residence halls.
However, certain items are allowed, such as candles with wick removed, hairdryers, bean bags with fire retardant tags, small area/throw rugs with fire retardant tags, coffee makers, clothing irons, curling irons with automatic shut-off, kitchen knives with blades less than 6 inches, humidifiers and dehumidifiers, and aquariums equal to or smaller than 20 gallons. In Village Housing, items such as candles, kitchen knives, humidifiers, dehumidifiers, and aquariums are permitted, but they are not allowed in traditional, program, or co-op housing.
One refrigerator per room/unit in residence halls is allowed, not exceeding 5 cubic feet.
These prohibitions align across various universities’ housing policies, ensuring a safe and well-maintained living environment for all students. It's essential for residents to adhere to these guidelines to avoid any issues or accidents.
[1]: University A's Housing Policy [2]: University B's Housing Policy [3]: University C's Housing Policy [4]: University D's Housing Policy [5]: University E's Housing Policy
- To maintain safety and uphold a well-maintained living environment, home-and-garden items like wooden lofts and room dividers are generally not allowed in university residence halls, with exceptions like Firelands.
- In addition to the prohibited items in dormitories, lifestyle appliances such as water coolers and large refrigerators (exceeding 5 cubic feet) are forbidden due to space and maintenance concerns, as outlined in University A's Housing Policy.
