| Items Many Residents Bring |
| Personal prescription medications, in labeled prescription bottles |
| All correspondence received from UNC Charlotte (schedule, registration info, receipts, etc.) |
| Desktop or laptop computer / printer (an RJ45 cable is required to connect to network) |
| Cell phone and/or telephone |
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(while local telephone service is provided, we do not provide long distance, voicemail, or a telephone) |
| Television |
| DVD player |
| IPod/MP3 player and docking speakers / sound system / etc. |
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(to help maintain an academic environment, please bring a set of headphones) |
| Refrigerator |
| Microwave |
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If you wish to rent a Micro-fridge or a compact refrigerator/freezer, click here. |
| Desk Lamp |
| Alarm clock (battery back-up is helpful) |
| Power strips with fuses/circuit breaker |
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(no unfused multi-plug outlet adapter or multi-plug extension cords) |
| Pillow and blankets |
| Toiletries |
| Blow dryer (cannot exceed 1875 watts) |
| Linens and towels |
| Laundry basket and detergent |
| Cleaning supplies (broom, etc.) |
| Sewing kit scissors |
| Clothes hangers |
| Iron / small ironing board |
| Umbrella |
| First aid supplies (band-aids, aspirin, etc.) |
| Security container with lock to keep valuables in |
| Posters and plants |
| Bicycle and security lock |
| Items approved for use in ALL residential facilities |
| Hot air popcorn popper |
| Hair dryer (up to 1875 watts) |
| Power strips with fuses/circuit breaker |
| Coffee maker / coffee pot |
| Slow cooker / crockpot |
| Blender |
| Electric can opener |
| Enclosed and/or low heat hotpot |
| Toaster oven |
| Iron |
| Television and DVD player |
| Game consoles (X-Box, Wii, etc.) |
| IPod/MP3 player and docking speakers / sound system / etc. |
| Computer / printer |
| Answering machine |
| Microwave oven: Must be Energy Star compliant. |
| Refrigerators and refrigerator/freezer combination units: cannot exceed a total size 4.2 cubic feet and must be Energy Star compliant. |
| Prohibited Items in ALL residential Areas |
| Pets (except fish in a properly maintained aquarium up to 10 gallons and service animal, with prior approval) |
| Firearms and/or ammunition |
| Candles/incense |
| Oil burning lamps |
| Space heaters |
| Fog machines |
| Multi-plug wall outlets |
| Multi-plug extension cords |
| Alcohol related items (if under 21 years of age or in substance free facility) |
| Ceiling fans |
| Open coil burners / hot plates |
| Outdoor "open flame" grills |
| Lighter fluid |
| Charcoal |
| Outside antennas |
| Chain locks |
| Deadbolt locks |
| Fireworks |
| Halogen lamps/bulbs |
| Any high heat appliance capable of heating grease or oil to a burning point |
