What to Leave at Home

The following items are prohibited in residential areas (list is not all inclusive):

• Pets (other than fish)
• Bed risers, cinderblocks, or lofts
• Extension cords
• Power strips that are not UL approved
• Multi-plug adapters for outlets
• Appliances or items with frayed electrical cords
• Items hanging from sprinkler heads
• Ceiling hangings and overhead decorations
• Waste baskets larger than 13 gallons
• Halogen lamps, oil lamps, lava lamps, paper lanterns and paper lamps
• String lights (including holiday lights)
• Candles, including those displayed as decoration.  Exceptions are NOT made for religious practices – we encourage the use of electric candles for these purposes.
• Incense
• Electric air fresheners, potpourri burners, oil warmers, and tart(fragrance) warmers
• Open coil heating devices, including toasters, toaster ovens, hot plates, George Foreman grills, and electric skillets (except in Village and Park River kitchens)
• Oil-based popcorn poppers
• Air conditioners, unless approved by the Assistant Vice President for Student Health and Wellness for documented medical reasons
• Dishwashers (other than those provided by the University)
• Flammable liquids, including, but not limited to charcoal, gasoline, kerosene, lighter fluid, art supplies such as paint thinner, oil based paint or any other combustible or explosive chemicals
• Charcoal grills and gas, butane, or propane grills or stoves
• Gasoline-powered machines
• Fireworks
• Ammunition
• Weapons, including firearms, hunting bows, and knives
• Weights for body building or other large exercise equipment
• Hookahs
• Fog machines
• Space heaters (except those issued by the university)
• Live trees (including holiday trees)