Desk/Writing Surface & Chair Cable TV – HuskyVision (you bring the TV and cable cord) Internet Connectivity (Ethernet or Modem in all areas; limited wireless network coverage) Residence Halls & Suites 1 XL Twin & 1 Standard Twin XL twin sheets will fit either mattress UL Approved Power Strip (no extension cords allowed) Cleaning Supplies (residents are responsible for cleaning own room) Two sets of linens (See mattress size chart) Shower/Bathroom Carry All (for shampoo, soap, razors, etc.) Storage Containers, which may fit under the bed Television, and/or DVD Player Only pets allowed are fish (no larger than a 10 gallon tank) Flip Flops (for the shower) Laundry Detergent (High Efficiency/HE detergent – all washers are front loading) Fans (ceiling fans are not permitted) CT Commons, Apartment & Suite Residents Dishwasher Detergent (Charter Oak/Hilltop Apt Residents) Residents of Charter Oak/Hilltop Apartments, Busby/Garrigus/South Suites and Husky Village:

The following is a list of sites that are for informational purposes only. These are to better assist incoming residents and their parents. However, these are just for information and they do not override the University of Connecticut’s rules and regulations (Housing Contract, Responsibilities of Community Life: The Student Code). As the summer progresses, your incoming and returning students are considering purchases for their dorms. Encourage them to buy ENERGY STAR and save energy! Compact refrigerators have recently joined the list of ENERGY STAR qualifying products, giving your students more ways to help reduce campus utility bills and promote your school’s environmental stewardship. Currently there are 15 qualifying product models. To earn the ENERGY STAR, compact refrigerators must be 20% more efficient than the NAECA minimum energy efficiency standards, have a total volume of less than 7.75ft3, and be 36 inches or less in height. Check out the ENERGY STAR qualifying mid-size and residential refrigerators (perfect for student apartments).

View the latest qualifying product model listsOffice for Residential Life General InformationResidence Hall RulesThere are some official rules in the residence halls, and all that exist are there to make your life and the lives of your fellow residents as pleasant and productive as possible. Many of the important rules include, but are not limited to: The only pets allowed in University housing are fish in a small aquarium (not larger than a five-gallon tank). Not allowed in residence halls are illegal drugs (controlled substances) and related paraphernalia; alcoholic beverages except in accordance with federal, state, local, and University regulations; Expressly forbidden are firearms, ammunition, knives, and other weapons; candles, incense, or any item with an open flame; gasoline or other hazardous liquids; chemicals or hazardous materials; motorcycles or other fuel-powered vehicles; and any other material or item representing a danger to the University community.

Other items not allowed by New York State fire code include most types of electric cooking equipment, induction cooktops, and appliances except as specifically designated; car glass repair reno nvall upward-facing bowl lamps; ac unit icing outsideappliances that are not UL listed; standing ac unit walmartnon-switched, lightweight extension cords; Refrigerators may not exceed 4.3 cubic feet and Microwaves may not exceed 900 watts. For more information please visit our Fire Safety webpage. Behaviors not allowed include vandalism; any form of threat or intimidation to persons or property; excessive noise or disruptive behavior; tampering with facilities or equipment; being on roofs or ledges; removal of window screens; throwing objects from buildings;

leaving or storing bicycles or other items in stairways, stairwells, hallways, or other public areas; and any behavior that constitutes a perceived or actual danger or threat to persons or property. Failure to comply with fire and life safety rules and regulations or the directions of safety personnel will be treated seriously, as well as any of the following behaviors: setting a fire; damaging or disabling fire safety or fire alarm equipment; intentionally activating a heat or smoke detector; failure to remove illegal appliances; turning in a false alarm; failure to evacuate or reentering buildings during a fire alarm or fire drill; interfering with a safety officer performing his or her duties; or other safety violations. If you damage or lose residence hall property, you will usually be charged the full replacement costs, unless there is evidence of previous significant wear and tear to justify prorated charges. Labor charges may be assessed at regular or overtime rates depending on the repair.

Public area damage or theft of residence hall property that no one claims responsibility for is charged equally to all members of the involved living area.We have been informed by the Student Health Center that your physicians request for you to have a room air conditioner has been approved.  In order to maintain the safety and condition of our buildings, we require that all student owned room air conditioners on campus either be inspected for safe and secure installation by Facilities Management staff or be installed by Facilities Management staff.  Because this is mandatory, there will be no charge for this service. If you would like us to install your AC, please contact Facilities Management upon your arrival to campus and after your AC has been placed in the room and is ready for installation. Installations are essentially on a first come, first served basis and your AC must be in the room and placed under the window prior to placing your request for installation.  Facilities Management can be reached on the web or you may also call Work Control directly at 757.221.2270.

Please DO NOT call or submit your request to Facilities Management prior to your arrival. Please note that the following conditions apply to the installation of private air conditioners in student rooms: Residents must provide their own air conditioner. Air conditioners must be wired for 110-120 volts and should not exceed 6000 BTUs. Because of the age of some of our buildings, electrical capacities vary.  Residents may need to limit or adjust use of their air conditioner so as not to trip circuit breakers, especially as this may affect electricity in other rooms. Please note the air conditioner size restrictions are included at the end of this message. If your residence hall is not listed, there are no special size restrictions. All installations must be inspected or completed by Facilities Management personnel. Facilities Management personnel will be working throughout check-in to install air conditioners. Given the volume of air conditioner installation requests that are received, we recognize that some residents may wish to install their air conditioners prior to the arrival of  Facilities Management personnel.

If you choose to install your own air conditioner, leave your screen inside the room.  Facilities staff will remove it when they come by to inspect and secure the air conditioner (including any wood panels needed to ensure a tight fit).  Do not hammer on the window frame or force the air conditioner into the window.   Residents will be held responsible for any damage incurred to the building as well as face possible judicial action due to the unauthorized or improper installation of an air conditioner by anyone other than Facilities Management personnel. If you have further questions, please contact our office [[living]]. Director of Housing Operations Window Air Conditioners - Special Size Restrictions Barrett, Chandler, Hardy, Lemon, One Tribe Place, Tribe Square Window units are not permitted to maintain positive air pressure settings in these buildings.  The heat and air conditioning is on-demand in each room at all times during the year. (Dinwiddie, Fauquier, Gooch, Nicholson, Spotswood)