Residents may have a maximum of one microwave and two refrigerators per room. A combination microwave/refrigerator will be counted as one microwave and one refrigerator. In addition, the following conditions apply to microwaves and refrigerators in the residence halls:

• Microwaves must be U.L. approved and may not exceed a stated FCC rating of 700 watts (FCC rating placard must be intact).
• Refrigerators must be U.L. approved and the total size of the refrigerator and freezer combined may not exceed 4.3 cubic feet.
• Refrigerators must be kept clean for sanitation reasons.
• Refrigerators must be cleaned, defrosted, and unplugged between semesters.
• Refrigerators must be removed from the room prior to check-out unless rented from the University.
• Microwaves and refrigerators may not be plugged in and placed inside a room closet.

For more information about microwaves and/or refrigerators, see the Rent or Buy a Refrigerator/Freezer/Microwave.

For more information on what appliances are and are not allowed, see the Living On Campus guide.