Top Pick ✓ Listed as allowed
Dash Tasti-Crisp 2.6 qt Air Fryer
Best for: Cooking for one or two
Capacity2.6 qt
Power1000 W
Size11.3" tall
Kent State Dorm Rules and Gear
All gear here fits Kent State's housing appliance limits.
Kent State dorm appliance rules
Kent State residence halls. Every room has a Kent State microfridge or full-size refrigerator.
- Mini fridge Not allowed
- Rooms already have a microfridge or full-size fridge; no compact refrigerators or freezers.
- Microwave Not allowed
- Rooms already have a microfridge.
- Power strips / surge protectors Limits
- UL listed with an overload circuit breaker, six outlets max.
Kitchen
- Mini fridge Not allowed
- Rooms already have a microfridge or full-size fridge; no compact refrigerators or freezers.
- Microwave Not allowed
- Rooms already have a microfridge.
- Coffee maker Limits
- Automatic coffee makers with a fully enclosed heating element.
Automatic coffee maker (with fully enclosed heating element)
- Keurig / single-serve Not published
- Not published.
- Electric kettle Limits
- Hot pots with a fully enclosed element and auto shut-off.
- Air fryer Allowed
- Listed as allowed.
- Toaster / toaster oven Limits
- Pop-up toasters are permitted; toaster ovens are not.
- Rice cooker Not published
- Not published.
- Instant Pot / pressure cooker Allowed
- Crock pots, Instant Pots and slow cookers.
- Hot plate Not published
- Not published.
- Blender Allowed
- Listed as allowed.
- Indoor grill / griddle Not allowed
- Indoor grills (George Foreman types).
Personal care
- Hair dryer Allowed
- Listed as allowed.
- Straightener / curling iron Allowed
- Listed as allowed.
- Clothes iron Limits
- Temperature settings and auto-shutoff.
Clothes iron (with temperature settings and must have auto-shutoff)
- Clothes steamer Not published
- Not published.
Climate
- Space heater Not allowed
- Not allowed.
- Fan Allowed
- Listed as allowed.
- Air purifier Not published
- Not published.
- Humidifier Not published
- Not published.
- Window / portable AC Not allowed
- Window or portable units.
Power & lighting
- Extension cords Limits
- Grounded, UL approved, used sparingly and never for appliances.
- Power strips / surge protectors Limits
- UL listed with an overload circuit breaker, six outlets max.
- Halogen lamps Not allowed
- Also torchiere, multi-arm and lava lamps.
- Desk lamp Allowed
- Non-halogen, non-torchiere study lamp.
- String / LED lights Limits
- UL labeled; never on beds, ceilings or door frames.
- Candles / incense Not allowed
- Not allowed.
- Wax warmers Not published
- Not published.
Room
- Lofts Not published
- Not published.
- Bed risers Not published
- Not published.
- Adhesive hooks / strips Not allowed
- Nails, adhesive tape, glue, screws and tacks should not be used.
- Over-the-door hooks Not published
- Not published.
Official sources (2)
Policies change. Always confirm current rules with Kent State University Housing. Rules verified Oct 9, 2026.
Air fryers
Kent State permits air fryers in residence halls.
Best Value ✓ Listed as allowed
Chefman 2 qt Mini Air Fryer
Best for: Tight budgets and small desks
Capacity2 qt
Power900 W
Size8.3" tall
✓ Listed as allowed
COSORI Lite 2.1 qt Air Fryer
Best for: Quick snacks and reheats
Capacity2.1 qt
Power900 W
Size10.5" tall
✓ Listed as allowed
Instant Vortex Plus Mini 4 qt Air Fryer
Best for: Six cooking modes in a small body
Capacity4 qt
Power1600 W
Size11" tall
✓ Listed as allowed
Ninja Air Fryer Pro 5 qt (AF141)
Best for: Meal prep for roommates
Capacity5 qt
Modes4-in-1
Size10.4" tall
✓ Listed as allowed
COSORI Pro LE 5 qt Air Fryer
Best for: Larger batches
Capacity5 qt
Power1500 W
Size12" tall
Coffee makers
Kent State permits automatic coffee makers with a fully enclosed heating element.
Top Pick ✓ Fully enclosed heating element
Keurig K-Express Single-Serve Coffee Maker
Best for: Fast pod coffee
Brews8–12 oz
TypeK-Cup pods
Power1000 W
Best Value ✓ Fully enclosed heating element
Elite Gourmet Personal Single-Serve Coffee Maker (EHC111A)
Best for: One mug with ground coffee
Brews14 oz
TypeGround coffee
✓ Fully enclosed heating element
Keurig K-Compact Single-Serve Coffee Maker
Best for: Slim pod brewer for small desks
Brews6–10 oz
TypeK-Cup pods
Power1000 W
✓ Fully enclosed heating element
Keurig K-Mini Mate Single-Serve Coffee Maker
Best for: Smallest footprint
Brews6–12 oz
TypeK-Cup pods
Irons
Kent State requires irons with temperature settings and auto-shutoff.
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
Listed as allowed.
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
Kent State requires UL-listed strips with an overload breaker and no more than six outlets.
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! 6-Outlet Surge Protector with USB (TLP606USBB)
Best for: Charging phones without extra bricks
Outlets6 + 2 USB
Breaker15 A
Cord6 ft
✓ UL + circuit breaker
GE 6-Outlet Power Strip with Circuit Breaker (14831)
Best for: Lamps and chargers on the tightest budget
Outlets6
Breaker15 A
Cord2 ft
Don't forget
Move-in basics that fit Kent State 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
Buy on Amazon -
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
No halogen or torchiere
Buy on Amazon -
Under-bed storage
Amazon Basics Under-Bed Storage Bags
Slides under the bed
Buy on Amazon -
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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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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