Several items are listed as prohibited according to the OU’s Student Housing Handbook including alcohol, space heaters and toasters.
As incoming first-year students pack for residential hall life at Ohio University, they should remember to bring a toothbrush, but leave the hot tub and pets home.
Several items are listed as prohibited according to the OU’s Student Housing Handbook, including hot plates, space heaters and toasters. Bringing these items can result in a $25 fine, Executive Director of OU Housing and Residence Life Pete Trentacoste said in an email.
Possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages by an individual under the age of 21 is prohibited in the residence halls, according to the handbook. Pets are also banned with the exception of fish, according to the handbook.
Other items listed as prohibited include toaster ovens, grills, sandwich makers, food dehydrators, woks, waffle irons, bread makers, personal refrigerators or microwaves not issued by the university, heating coils, electric skillets, electric griddles, Crock-Pots and rice cookers, according to the Handbook.
“Items such as outlet splitters and extension cords are prohibited, but surge protectors are allowed,” Trentacoste said in an email. “Additionally, lamps with upward facing, exposed bulbs, candles, wax warmers, toasters and personal refrigerators are among other prohibited items."
Halogen and octopus lamps are also prohibited.
“Our most commonly confiscated items for which students may be fined are lamps with upright, exposed bulbs, extension cords, wax warmers, and candles,” Trentacoste said in an email.
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When it comes to the necessities, however, you're limited by space rather than university rules. Alexis Jarrett, a rising sophomore studying communication studies, suggests limiting the amount of clothes you bring.
“How much clothes you think you need, divide it by two,” Jarrett said.
She does suggest packing rain boots, but not heels.
“Be minimalistic with everything. Small is key,” Jarrett said. “Don’t overthink it; it’s not your room at home.”
Sarah Rieman, a rising sophomore studying child and family studies, recommends bringing shower shoes.
“I don’t know about the boys' bathroom, but the girls' bathrooms get pretty gross,” Rieman said.
She also suggests bringing plates, bowls and silverware to use in the dorms.
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