Top Pick ✓ Fully enclosed
Keurig K-Express Single-Serve Coffee Maker
Best for: Fast pod coffee
Brews8–12 oz
TypeK-Cup pods
Power1000 W
CSU Long Beach Dorm Rules and Gear
All gear here fits CSU Long Beach's housing appliance limits.
CSU Long Beach dorm appliance rules
Cal State Long Beach residence halls. Every room has a microwave and mini-fridge unit. Air conditioning only in Parkside North, Los Alamitos, Los Cerritos, Pacific and Atlantic halls.
- Mini fridge Not allowed
- Each room has a microwave and mini-fridge unit; extra fridges only with advance medical approval.
- Microwave Not allowed
- Provided in every room.
- Power strips / surge protectors Limits
- UL approved, 15 A, surge protected, with built-in fuses; one per outlet.
Kitchen
- Mini fridge Not allowed
- Each room has a microwave and mini-fridge unit; extra fridges only with advance medical approval.
- Microwave Not allowed
- Provided in every room.
- Coffee maker Limits
- Fully enclosed coffee makers with internal heating (e.g., Keurig) only.
Fully enclosed coffee makers with internal heating devices
- Keurig / single-serve Allowed
- Listed as allowed.
- Electric kettle Limits
- Must have a UL certificate.
- Air fryer Not allowed
- High-wattage appliance.
- Toaster / toaster oven Not allowed
- Not allowed.
- Rice cooker Not allowed
- Listed with open-coil appliances.
- Instant Pot / pressure cooker Not allowed
- Pressure cookers and crock pots are prohibited.
- Hot plate Not allowed
- Not allowed.
- Blender Limits
- Must have automatic shutoff.
- Indoor grill / griddle Not allowed
- Not allowed.
Personal care
- Hair dryer Limits
- Automatic shutoff required.
- Straightener / curling iron Limits
- Automatic shutoff required.
- Clothes iron Limits
- Automatic shutoff required.
Irons, steamers, hair tools with automatic shutoff.
- Clothes steamer Limits
- Automatic shutoff required.
Climate
- Space heater Not allowed
- Not allowed.
- Fan Allowed
- Desk, tower, window and box fans; no ceiling fans.
- Air purifier Not published
- Not published.
- Humidifier Not allowed
- Humidifiers and dehumidifiers are prohibited.
- Window / portable AC Not allowed
- Not allowed.
Power & lighting
- Extension cords Not allowed
- Extension cords without surge protectors are not permitted.
- Power strips / surge protectors Limits
- UL approved, 15 A, surge protected, with built-in fuses; one per outlet.
Only UL Approved, 15-amp, surge-protected power strips with built-in fuses
- Halogen lamps Not allowed
- Not allowed.
- Desk lamp Allowed
- No halogen.
- String / LED lights Not published
- Not published.
- Candles / incense Not allowed
- Not allowed.
- Wax warmers Not allowed
- No wax or oil warmers.
Room
- Lofts Not allowed
- Beds not designed to be raised may not be lofted.
- Bed risers Not allowed
- Not allowed.
- Adhesive hooks / strips Allowed
- Removable adhesive hooks are on the packing list.
- Over-the-door hooks Not published
- Not published.
Official sources (3)
Policies change. Always confirm current rules with CSULB University Housing & Residential Life. Rules verified Oct 9, 2026.
Coffee makers
CSULB allows fully enclosed coffee makers with internal heating, like Keurig.
Best Value ✓ Fully enclosed
Keurig K-Mini Mate Single-Serve Coffee Maker
Best for: Smallest footprint
Brews6–12 oz
TypeK-Cup pods
✓ Fully enclosed
Keurig K-Compact Single-Serve Coffee Maker
Best for: Slim pod brewer for small desks
Brews6–10 oz
TypeK-Cup pods
Power1000 W
Irons
CSULB requires automatic shutoff on irons and steamers.
Top Pick ✓ Auto shut-off
BLACK+DECKER Easy Steam Compact Iron (IR40V)
Best for: Interview shirts on a budget
Power1200 W
Shut-offAutomatic
PlateNonstick
Best Value ✓ Auto shut-off
BLACK+DECKER Easy Steam Compact Iron (IR06V)
Best for: Small drawers and quick touch-ups
Power1200 W
SteamVertical
PlateNonstick
✓ Auto shut-off
BLACK+DECKER The Classic Iron (F67E-T)
Best for: Steam or dry ironing
Power1100 W
Shut-offAutomatic
PlateAluminum
✓ Auto shut-off
BEAUTURAL Steam Iron, Ceramic Soleplate
Best for: More steam for heavy fabrics
Power1500 W
Shut-offAutomatic
PlateCeramic
✓ Auto shut-off
BLACK+DECKER Light 'N Easy Compact Steam Iron (IR1020S)
Best for: A lightweight iron for small spaces
Power1200 W
Shut-offAutomatic
PlateStainless
✓ Auto shut-off
Hamilton Beach Steam Iron with Vertical Steam (14214)
Best for: Pressing and quick wrinkle touch-ups
Power1200 W
SteamVertical
CordRetractable
Fans
Desk, tower, window and box fans; no ceiling fans.
Top Pick ✓ Portable fan
Honeywell TurboForce Air Circulator (HT-900)
Best for: Moving air across a whole dorm room
TypeDesk
Power35 W
Speeds3
Best Value ✓ Portable fan
Amazon Basics Air Circulator Desk Fan
Best for: Tight budgets
TypeDesk
Power35 W
Speeds3
✓ Portable fan
Hurricane Classic 6 in. Clip Fan
Best for: Clipping to a bed frame or desk shelf
TypeClip-on
Power14 W
Speeds2
✓ Portable fan
Vornado 133 Personal Air Circulator
Best for: Strong airflow from a small fan
TypeDesk
Power25 W
Speeds2
✓ Portable fan
Honeywell QuietSet Personal Table Fan (HTF210B)
Best for: Light sleepers
TypeOscillating desk
Power5 W
Size13" tall
✓ Portable fan
DREO Oscillating Tower Fan
Best for: Cooling the whole room from the floor
TypeTower
Power65 W
Size36" tall
Power strips
CSULB allows only UL-approved, 15 A, surge-protected strips with built-in fuses, one per outlet.
Top Pick ✓ UL + circuit breaker
Tripp Lite Protect It! 6-Outlet Surge Protector (TLP606B)
Best for: Desk setups and chargers
Outlets6
Breaker15 A
Cord6 ft
Best Value ✓ UL + circuit breaker
GE 6-Outlet Surge Protector, 2 ft cord
Best for: Tight budgets and short reaches
Outlets6
BreakerBuilt-in
Cord2 ft
✓ UL + circuit breaker
Tripp Lite Protect It! 8-Outlet Flat-Plug Surge Protector (TLP808B)
Best for: Outlets behind beds and dressers
Outlets8
Breaker15 A
PlugFlat
✓ UL + circuit breaker
Tripp Lite Protect It! 6-Outlet Surge Protector with USB (TLP606USBB)
Best for: Charging phones without extra bricks
Outlets6 + 2 USB
Breaker15 A
Cord6 ft
✓ UL + circuit breaker
Tripp Lite 8-Outlet Flat-Plug Surge Protector with USB (TLP88USBB)
Best for: Gaming and desk setups with lots of plugs
Outlets8 + 2 USB
Breaker15 A
Cord8 ft
Don't forget
Move-in basics that fit CSU Long Beach housing rules.
Bed
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Twin XL sheets
Amazon Basics Microfiber Twin XL Sheet Set
Check your bed size
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Mattress topper
Bedsure Twin XL Mattress Pad
Twin XL size
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Mattress protector
Utopia Bedding Waterproof Twin XL Mattress Protector
Waterproof, Twin XL
Buy on Amazon -
Bed shelf
BedShelfie Bedside Shelf with Cable Catch
Clips to the bed frame
Buy on Amazon
Bath & laundry
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Shower caddy
Attmu Mesh Shower Caddy, 9 Pockets
Mesh, quick-drying
Buy on Amazon -
Shower shoes
Xomiboe Quick-Dry Shower Shoes
Buy on Amazon -
Towels
Amazon Basics 6-Piece Cotton Towel Set
Buy on Amazon -
Laundry hamper
Handy Laundry Pop-Up Mesh Hamper
Pops up, folds flat
Buy on Amazon
Room & desk
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Desk lamp
Lampat Dimmable LED Desk Lamp
LED; no halogen
Buy on Amazon -
Under-bed storage
Amazon Basics Under-Bed Storage Bags
Slides under the bed
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Over-door hooks
FYY Over-the-Door Hooks, 4-Pack
No nails or tacks
Buy on Amazon -
Door mirror
SCWF-GZ Full-Length Over-the-Door Mirror
Hangs over the door
Buy on Amazon
Small stuff
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Command strips
Command Large Picture Hanging Strips
Removable adhesive strips
Buy on Amazon -
First-aid kit
BAND-AID Travel Ready First Aid Kit, 80 Pieces
Buy on Amazon -
Power strip with USB
Tripp Lite 6-Outlet Surge Protector with 2 USB Ports
UL, built-in breaker
Buy on Amazon -
Laptop lock
Kensington Combination Laptop Cable Lock
Needs a lock slot
Buy on Amazon
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