2.3.4.2 - Appliances

Due to potential fire hazards, maintenance issues, and cleanliness concerns, the following appliances are not permitted for use in any University-owned housing, other than apartments, and will be confiscated: hot plates, coffee coils, toasters, toaster ovens, deep fat fryers, George Foreman grills, sandwich makers, and any other appliances that Xavier may determine are potential fire hazards or maintenance issues. Rice cookers, Instant Pots, and air fryers are permitted. If there is a question about appliances that may or may not be used, contact the Office of Residence Life.

Halogen lamps are a fire hazard and are not permitted in any University-owned housing. All halogen lamps will be confiscated.

Small appliances that may be used with proper care include curling irons, blow dryers, hotpots and popcorn poppers with the heating element housing in a covered unit, irons, and hot rollers. If there is a question about appliances that may or may not be used, contact the Office of Residence Life. Refrigerators that do not exceed 4.3 cubic feet and use less than four amps of power, and microwaves that do not exceed 700 watts are also permitted. Refrigerators must be plugged directly into the wall or be the only appliance on a power strip. Refrigerators are provided in on-campus apartments. Therefore, additional full-sized or mini refrigerators and/or freezers in these residences are prohibited.

In all residence halls (excluding apartments), only one refrigerator and one microwave is permitted per residence hall bedroom.

Use of power strips is strongly encouraged. Excessive or unsafe use of extension cords or plug adapters is not permitted. Multiplugs are not permitted. In University-owned apartments, all UL approved appliances are permitted for use in the kitchen area.

Items that are confiscated may be returned to the student to take home during a weekend trip or break period.