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Appliances:
1. What type of
refrigerator is allowed in my room?
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Each student in
a room may bring a small fridge that uses 2 or less amps are permitted in
all residence hall rooms. Department
stores offer a wide variety of options.
2. What type of
microwaves is permitted in student rooms?
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In designated
locations, roommates may choose to either rent a microfridge OR have one microwave that is 700
watts or less and one fridge that is 2 amps or less per room. Permitted locations are listed in the next
item.
3. Where are
microwaves permitted?
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Several
buildings have received electrical upgrades and can support the
microwave/microfridge options listed above.
These buildings are: Bolling, Draper, Floyd, Ingles, Norwood, Peery, Pocahontas, Stuart, Trinkle, and Tyler.
4. If I do
not bring a microwave, what access will I have to one?
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Public
microwaves are available in each residence hall for students to use.
5. Can I
bring a toaster or toaster oven with me?
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Because of fire
safety regulations, toasters and toaster ovens are not permitted in any of
the residence halls.
6. What types
of appliances may not be brought into the residence halls?
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Please refer to
the list of suggested items list that is available at this link.
7. Are there
kitchens in the residence halls?
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Each residence
hall has at least one kitchen that residents can use. Kitchens are equipped with a range top,
oven and refrigerator. As long as
the spaces are used responsibly, the kitchens are available to all
residents. We recommend that
students bring some simple cookware if they are interested in cooking.
8. Where are
the laundry rooms in the halls?
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Laundry rooms
are available in each residence hall.
They can be just down the hall or a quick elevator ride away.
9. Which
laundry rooms can use money from an RU Express account?
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Most laundry
machines accept coins for laundry.
RU Express on your student ID can be used for the laundry machines
in Floyd, Jefferson, Madison,
Peery, Stuart and Trinkle Halls. Quarters make great gifts for college
students.
10. Are vacuum
cleaners available in the halls?
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Very few
Residence Hall Councils have purchased vacuum cleaners for their
residents’ use. This is a good
topic for you to discuss with your roommate to see if one of you are able
to bring a simple vacuum cleaner.
Having a vacuum cleaner is especially important if you plan to bring
a rug.
11. What size
aquariums are permitted in the residence halls?
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Students may
bring in whatever size aquariums are appropriate for their aquatic turtles,
aquatic frogs and animals that live, breath, and eat under water 24 hours a
day. Please exercise caution to
prevent breakage and damage to the room and your belongings. It is a good idea to talk with your
roommate to discuss their placement and care.
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