What can residents bring to campus?

  • Pillow, pillowcases, blanket, bedspread, mattress pad, sheets to fit a twin extra-long mattress
  • Towels and washcloths
  • Area rug
  • Mini-Fridge under 4.60 cubic ft.
  • Pots and Pans
  • Battery Operated Fairy Lights
  • Tv/Coaxial Cable/Converter Box
  • Ethernet cable
  • Power strip with surge protector
  • Study/desk lamp (non-halogen bulbs) (except those containing outlets/USB ports)
  • Lock Box
  • Laundry basket & Laundry supplies (detergent, dryer sheets, etc.)
  • Shower caddy & Shower shoes/Flip Flops
  • Toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • First Aid kit
  • Cleaning products
  • Refillable water bottle
  • Keurig Coffee Maker (Automatic Shut-off)
  • Flash drive
  • Cell phone and charger
  • Laptop/Tablet and charger
  • Gaming systems
  • Hangers
  • Alarm clock
  • Umbrella
  • Fan (large and/or clip)
  • Personal items to decorate the room
  • ATM Card
  • Credit Cards
  • Driver License
  • Insurance Cards
  • Passport/Visa
  • Social Security Card

If you are unsure whether specific items are allowed, contact our office at 716-878-3000 for clarification.

Prohibited Items

Certain items are not allowed within the Residence Halls. If you are unsure whether an item is prohibited and it is not included in the list below, refer to the Student Code of Conduct or Residence Life License Terms and Conditions. You may also contact our office at 716-878-3000 for clarification.

  • Microwave ovens (one is allowed in the common area/kitchen of a suite or apartment)
  • Air Fryers (one is allowed in the kitchen of an apartment)
  • Toaster ovens (one is allowed in the kitchen of an apartment)
  • Rice Cookers' (one is allowed in the kitchen of an apartment)
  • Hot pots or George Foreman type grills (one is allowed in the kitchen of an apartment)
  • Extension cords
  • Multi-Plug adapters
  • Open burner items
  • Candles or incense
  • Pets (except fish in tanks 10 gallons or less)
  • Firearms/weapons, fireworks, etc.
  • Any alcohol if you are under 21
  • Space heaters or air conditioners
  • Steel-tip darts or dart boards
  • Compressed air or CO2 tanks
  • Paintball markers
  • Tapestries
  • Halogen lamps
  • Extra furniture
  • Curtains
  • Fridges over 4.60 cubic ft.
  • Amplifiers
  • Desk lamps with plastic shades
  • Lava lamps
  • Holiday lights
  • LED strip lights 
  • Cinder blocks
  • Bed Risers
  • Hookahs
  • Room dividers
  • Hoverboards
  • lithium ion batteries and devices powered by lithium ion batteries including but not limited to e-bikes, scooters and hoverboards.

Items may be confiscated during Health and Safety and Fire Marshal inspections.