Moving In

• Air conditioners
• Air fryers, hot plates, hot pots, electric appliances
• Alcohol *, illegal drugs or paraphernalia such as bongs (alcohol containers empty or filled)
• Any furniture containing cushions or stuffing
• BB guns/toy guns
• Bean bags
• Candles
• Coffee pots or coffee makers used in rooms/suites (see Approved Kitchen Equipment Section below)
• Extension cords (only surge protectors permitted)
• Firearms (including air rifles)
• Futon couches or chairs
• Heating elements
• Hover boards, e-bikes, e-scooters, e-skateboards
• Hookah
• Incense
• Knives (other than kitchen knives
• LED strip lights
• Mattress toppers thicker than 3”
• Non-university mattress
• Outside loft kits
• Pets (only fish allowed)
• Pillow chairs
• Pillows longer than four feet
• Portable heaters
• Untreated wooden furniture
• Upholstered furniture
• Vaporizers or humidifiers
• Weapons of any kind
• Wicker furniture or wastepaper baskets
• Wireless router
• 3D printer

* Alcoholic Beverages: Possession and/or consumption of alcoholic beverages, having alcoholic containers (i.e., empty cans, bottles, decorative containers, etc.) in a room and being in a room with alcoholic beverages is prohibited in the residence halls except for James and Gallaudet Halls rooms/suites identified as 21 years and older.

• Aquariums (for flake-eating fish only) - tank not to exceed 10 gallons. One per room.
• Bicycles - must not block egress (door or window of room).
• Black lights - must not be used to replace fixtures provided by the university.
• Cleaning supplies - Students are encouraged to bring their own cleaning supplies for their rooms and to clean their space regularly.
• Electronic cigarettes - Must be used outside of the Residence Hall in designated smoking areas.
• Fitness weights - not to exceed 10 pounds
• Furniture - collapsible folding furniture only
• Hairdryers/straighteners - hand held only, must be U.L. approved; cannot be hung near sprinkler heads or ceilings.
• Irons - must have auto shut-off, to be used on desktop boards.
• Ironing boards - only desktop boards allowed.
• Lamps - desktop lamps, no floor lamps
• Microwave and refrigerators - 
  For a Standard Hall: 1 refrigerator (maximum 3.2 cubic feet, Energy Star
  rated) and 1 microwave (not to exceed 700w) are allowed per room..
• For a Suite: 1 refrigerator (maximum 3.2 cubic feet, Energy Star rated) are allowed per bedroom plus one extra in the common area. 1 microwave (not to exceed 700w) is allowed per suite.
• Note; If using microfridge combination units, they must be one-plug technology.
• Musical instruments - subject to quiet hours and 24-hour courtesy hours.
• Plug strip/surge protector - must have built-in circuit breaker & UL approved.
• Radios/Stereos - only one per room due to the power allotment for each room.
• Refrigerators - the unit must be UL approved and draw a maximum of two amps due to power allotment in the rooms. Only one per room.
• Television - due to the power allotment for each room, only one per room. Students are encouraged to bring TVs no larger than 40 i9nches.
• Vacuums - handhelds only (no uprights or canisters).
• Posters/Wall coverings - must not exceed 50% of wall space.
• Wastebaskets - must be made of metal or plastic (no wicker wastebaskets permitted).

Please consult your residence hall director if you wish to bring an item that is not listed above; certain items are prohibited for health and safety reasons. Also, please remember that space is limited so pack sparingly and consult with your roommate(s) to avoid bringing duplicate items.

These items can be kept in student's rooms as storage.

• Blenders
• Electric kettles
• George Foreman grills
• Keurig
• Rice Maker

Central Connecticut State University does not assume financial responsibility for damages or theft of students' personal property. The Department of Residence Life highly recommends that each student consider purchasing renters' insurance. Renters insurance is not mandatory and may be purchased from any source.