What to Bring/Not Bring

For more information, consult the University Housing Terms and Conditions of Occupancy.

Permitted/Suggested Furnishings

Posters and other decorative items must not be attached to the walls so as to cause tack holes, tape marks, or other damage. All damages assessed will be directed back to the residents. It is also recommended that students bring an electric power surge protector for their computer and other sensitive electronic equipment. The maximum wattage allowed for any and all electrical items is 1200 watts.

• Audio/Video equipment
• Computers
• Extension Cords (must be UL listed and be heavy duty with a ground wire and three-prong plug and outlet)
• Fans
• Hair Dryers
• Irons (preferably self-shut off)
• Lamps
• Microwaves (small)
• Phones
• Posters
• Refrigerators (small)
• Stereos
• Televisions
• Toasters and Toaster Ovens (only permitted in apartment kitchens)

Prohibited Room or Apartment Furnishings and Items

Students should seek guidance from their RD regarding questions about furniture PRIOR to moving it in so that UMD can be sure it meets our fire safety standards. If approved, an official note will be placed in the student�s file. Failure to comply with these safety regulations will result in immediate confiscation and judicial consequences. Listed below are a few items considered prohibited in all residential facilities. The Office of Housing and Residential Life reserves the right to identify other items deemed unsafe or inappropriate at any time during the year to maintain the safety and security of the community, and required that students remove the items from the residential facilities.

• Air conditioners
• Candles
• Fish tanks with more than a 10 gallon capacity
• Fog machines
• Futons
• Grills of any kind (electric, charcoal, gas, propane, hibachi, etc)
• Guns (including water guns, paintball guns, Beebe guns, plastic guns, etc)
• Halogen lamps
• Hot plates
• Hunting devices
• Incense and burners
• Knives (other than those used for food preparation/consumption or academic classes)
• Liquid fuel of any kind
• Neon lights
• Open coil heating devices of any sort
• Personal mattresses
• String, rope of other types of decorative lighting
• Tapestries, flags or any material used as a canopy
• Upholstered furniture
• Water beds

 Last Updated On: 6/23/06