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The Room Guide covers policies designed to keep our community safer for all residents. Please review this page and take the time to ensure that your belongings, decor, and furniture set-up follows the outlined information as Residential Life and Environmental Health & Safety staff conduct periodic health and safety inspections throughout the year. This ensures the safety of our residential halls, and more importantly you and your neighbors.

Though the Room Guide has similar guidance and policies as the Apartment Guide, this page does not apply to Circle/Garden Apartment residents. To view the Apartment Guide, visit the Apartment Guide page.

Most Common Health and Safety Violations in Rooms

Hanging Items From the Ceiling - No items are allowed to be hung on the ceiling. This includes hanging items on the sprinklers, pipes, or ceilings in all residential rooms.

String Lights - String lights cannot be wrapped around handrails, guardrails, banisters, etc. Strands cannot be plugged into each other. Only 100 bulbs per room.

Piggy Backing/Daisy Chaining - Surge protectors must not be plugged into another surge protector.

20% Rule - No more than 20% of a wall or door may be covered in combustible materials such as posters and decorations.

Decorating - Do not use duct tape or poster tack. Any damage you create will be charged to you. Window clings are only allowed on glass surfaces, as they can stain. Consider using scotch tape or Command Strips as they do not damage the walls.

Blocked Egress - All exits must be clear at all times. Violations includes tapestries hung in front of doorways, furniture, or piles of personal belongings.

Removal of Articles/Damage - Removing room screens, safety bars, suspending articles from windows and/or ledges, throwing objects from buildings, or throwing/jumping from internal or external balconies is prohibited.

All Weapons are Prohibited on Campus - This includes, but not limited to: firearms, (including airsoft, paintball and BB guns), ammunition, bows, arrows, hunting knives, swords, throwing stars, brass knuckles, nunchakus & reloading equipment.

Prohibited Items

Prohibited Decorations

PROHIBITED DECORATIONS

  • Candles/Wax Melters
  • Over-the-Door Mirrors
  • Incense Burners of Any Kind
  • Curtains
  • Tapestries & Flags
  • No Hanging Items on Sprinklers, Pipes, or Ceilings

Prohibited Appliances

PROHIBITED APPLIANCES

  • Hot Plate
  • Personal Microwave
  • Space Heaters
  • Electric Blankets
  • Toasters
  • Air Fryers
  • Ice Maker
  • Air Conditioner (not provided by college)
  • Evaporative Cooler

Prohibited Electrical Items

PROHIBITED ELECTRICAL ITEMS

  • Multi Plug Adapters
  • Power Strips Without Reset Button
  • Extension Cords of Any Kind

Prohibited Lighting

PROHIBITED LIGHTING

  • Halogen Lamps
  • Heat/Sun Lamps
  • Multi-Head Lamps
  • Lava Lamps

Prohibited Misc. Items

PROHIBITED MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS

  • Hoverboards
  • Non-Prescription Drugs & Paraphernalia
  • Alcohol (Under 21)
  • Lighter Fluid, Fireworks, & Other Flammable Liquids
  • BBQ Grills
  • Spray Paint
Approved Items
  • Coffee Makers (with Auto Shut-Off)
  • Essential Oil Diffusers
  • Humidifiers/Air Purifiers
  • Microfridges or Mini-Fridge
  • Surge Protectors With Reset Button
  • Electric Kettles (With Auto Shut-Off)
  • Lamps (Non-Halogen)
  • Free Standing Fans
  • String Lights (Max 100 Bulbs Per Room)

Frequently Asked Questions