Small appliances, including those with enclosed heating elements, are generally permitted in rooms. However, appliances with more exposed heating elements or grills, including, but not limited to, --"George Foreman" grills, outdoor grills using propane or charcoal, air fryers, candle warmers, and like devices are not allowed. Appliances that draw a large amount of current from each circuit, such as hot plates, air conditioners, electric space heaters, and instant water-heating elements, are prohibited. In addition, washers, dryers, and dishwashers are not allowed. Microwave ovens less than 800-watts with an interior capacity of no more than one cubic foot are permitted. Refrigerators less than six years old with no more than 4.0 cubic feet capacity may be used. All appliances used in campus residences must be in good condition, with special attention given to seals, electrical cords, and plugs. Only power strips with circuit breakers may be used as extension cords. The Associate Dean of Students for Housing and Residential Experience reserves the option of revoking authorization for the use of any appliance in individual buildings or throughout the residential campus.
The University has implemented a wireless data network throughout campus residences. Wireless consumer electronic devices—sometimes called routers or wireless access points (WAPs)—interfere with the University's wireless data network, and, in worst-case circumstances, could even take down the data network. Manufacturers of such devices include Apple, Google, Amazon, Belkin, D-Link, Linksys, etc. These devices are prohibited. In addition, settings for smartphone hotspots or wireless connectivity for printers and other devices, must be disabled to prevent interference with University wireless APs.