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To protect the health and welfare of the University community, the following are prohibited in residence halls. Please note that this is not a complete list, and may be amended if a product is subject to a safety recall, or additional guidance is given by the Madison Borough Fire Department or other source. Consult your Coordinator of Residential Engagement if you are unsure about an item.  Any   Any of these items found can be confiscated and discarded at the discretion of the Coordinator of Residential Engagement. Guidance and helpful tips on what to bring when moving into University housing can be found online on the Residence Life and Housing website. 

Alcohol and Other Drug

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Paraphernalia  

  • Alcohol if under the age of 21; Kegs, beer balls, and other alcoholic beverages in bulk quantities, empty containers, funnels, or other paraphernalia used for binge drinking purposes, shot glasses for those under the age of 21; high proof alcohol over 100 proof.  Please   Please see the Alcohol and Other Drug Policy.

  • Illegal or non-prescribed drugs and drug paraphernalia, please see the Alcohol and Other Drug Policy.

Electronics and Appliances

  • Any appliance exceeding 500 watts (except hair dryers used in bathroom facilities)

  • Personal Refrigerators are not permitted as microfridge units are provided in every bedroom.

  • Microwave ovens, microwave-refrigerator combos (except the approved microfridge), hot plates, deep fat fryers, toasters, rice cookers, open-flame or open coil appliances

  • Coffee makers and electric kettles, except for those that have include all of the following: non-exposed heating elements/coils, automatic shut off switches

  • Air conditioners, space heaters, ceiling fans, washing machines (including small ones that attach to a sink), dryers, freezers, or other high voltage equipment

  • Plug in and indoor grills, such as Foreman Grills or similar models.

Decorations

  • Electric blankets

  • Electronic bikes, electronic scooters, electronic skateboards, hoverboards, and any comparable device may not be stored or charged in or near residence halls or other campus property.

  • Extension cords or “outlet expanders” (with the exception of surge protectors - surge protectors are allowed, but one may not be plugged into another.)

Decorations

  • Items attached to/hanging from fire-safety equipment

  • Tapestries, posters and other

  • Items attached to/hanging from fire-safety equipment

  • Tapestries, posters and other decorations are limited to cover no more than ten percent of the aggregate areas of wall and ceilings in any room, decorations cannot cover any fire safety equipment.

  • University, other university/college, local, state, federal, or private/non-profit industry signage

Extension Cords and Outlet Expanders

  • safety equipment.

  • University, other university/college, local, state, federal, or private/non-profit industry signage

  • Extension cords or “outlet expanders” (with the exception of surge protectors - surge protectors are allowed, but one may not be plugged into another.)

  • Electric blankets

Flame Producing and Flammable Items/Liquids

  • Fireworks, explosives, incense, candles of any kind (including wick or non- wick), candle and wax warmers, and flammable liquids

  • Volatile liquids and substances of any kind, including fuels, lighter fluid, self lighting charcoal, open cans of paint, paint thinner, and turpentine

Furniture

  • University furniture other than that provided at the beginning of the year and bed lofts

  • Waterbeds and pools

Lighting

  • Decorative lighting (such as electric holiday lights, neon signs, black lights/UV lights)

  • Halogen lamps of any size.

  • Paper lamps/lanterns and paper lampshades.

Smoking

  • Hookahs (presence and/or use)

  • Bongs (presence and/or use)

  • Smoking anywhere within the interior of a residence hall, or in an exterior area that results in migration, seepage, or recirculation of smoke indoors (including the use of electronic smoking devices).  See   See Section M. Smoking below for more information.

Weapons

  • Firearms and objects of all kinds with the potential to cause bodily harm, including (but not limited to) guns, BB guns, knives, bows and arrows, swords, and martial arts equipment

Other Prohibited Items

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"Hoverboards" (AKA self balancing scooters; hands free Segways) and any comparable devices are not permitted on campus or in any university owned property.

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  • Any recalled products

  • Sand

  • Pets or animals, (except for non-meat-eating fish in non-electric tanks and service animals approved by the Office of Accessibility Services)

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