Top Pick ✓ 5 cu ft, 3 A or less
Midea 1.6 cu ft Compact Refrigerator (WHS-65LB1)
Best for: Fitting under a lofted bed or desk
Capacity1.6 cu ft
NoiseUnder 42 dB
Size19.4" tall
Oklahoma State Dorm Rules and Gear
All gear here fits Oklahoma State's housing appliance limits.
Oklahoma State dorm appliance rules
Oklahoma State University residence halls and apartments (Stillwater). Kitchen-type appliances are allowed only in apartments and deluxe suites with kitchens or in community kitchens.
- Mini fridge Limits
- One per resident, 5 cu ft or less and 3 A or less (Wentz, Iba and Parker: one per room). Plug directly into the wall.
- Microwave Limits
- One per room, 900 W or less. Plug directly into the wall.
- Power strips / surge protectors Limits
- Do not overload; fridges and microwaves may not plug into a strip.
Kitchen
- Mini fridge Limits
- One per resident, 5 cu ft or less and 3 A or less (Wentz, Iba and Parker: one per room). Plug directly into the wall.
One refrigerator (5 cubic feet or smaller and 3 amps or less) per resident.
- Microwave Limits
- One per room, 900 W or less. Plug directly into the wall.
Microwaves: One microwave (900 watts or less) per room.
- Coffee maker Limits
- Single-serve only in rooms; drip coffee makers and espresso machines only in apartments, deluxe suites and community kitchens.
- Keurig / single-serve Allowed
- Single-serve coffee makers such as a Keurig.
Single-serve coffee makers (such as a Keurig).
- Electric kettle Not published
- Not published.
- Air fryer Not allowed
- Not in rooms; allowed in apartments, deluxe suites with kitchens and community kitchens (900 W or less).
- Toaster / toaster oven Not allowed
- Toaster ovens: not in rooms; allowed in apartment and community kitchens.
- Rice cooker Not published
- Not published.
- Instant Pot / pressure cooker Not allowed
- Instant Pots and crock pots: not in rooms; allowed in apartment and community kitchens.
- Hot plate Not allowed
- Open-flame and open-coil cooking appliances.
- Blender Not published
- Not published.
- Indoor grill / griddle Not allowed
- Electric griddles and indoor grills: not in rooms; allowed in apartment and community kitchens.
Personal care
- Hair dryer Not published
- Not published.
- Straightener / curling iron Not published
- Not published.
- Clothes iron Not published
- Not published.
- Clothes steamer Not published
- Not published.
Climate
- Space heater Not allowed
- Not allowed.
- Fan Not published
- Not published.
- Air purifier Not published
- Not published.
- Humidifier Not published
- Not published (dehumidifiers are prohibited everywhere).
- Window / portable AC Not allowed
- Also ceiling fans.
Power & lighting
- Extension cords Limits
- 14-gauge or heavier; not under rugs or furniture or attached to walls.
Extension cords must be 14-gauge or heavier.
- Power strips / surge protectors Limits
- Do not overload; fridges and microwaves may not plug into a strip.
- Halogen lamps Not allowed
- Also lava lamps.
- Desk lamp Not published
- Not published.
- String / LED lights Limits
- LED string lights only; incandescent string lights are prohibited.
Incandescent string lights, often called Christmas lights, are prohibited. LED string lights are permitted.
- Candles / incense Not allowed
- Wickless or clipped-wick decorative candles are allowed.
- Wax warmers Limits
- Light-bulb wax warmers only; hot-plate candle warmers are prohibited.
Wax warmers that use a light bulb are permitted.
Room
- Lofts Not allowed
- Homemade or prefabricated lofts.
- Bed risers Limits
- Up to 7 inches tall.
Bed risers up to seven inches tall are permitted.
- Adhesive hooks / strips Not published
- Not published.
- Over-the-door hooks Not published
- Not published.
- Scooter storage Limits
- E-scooters may be used, charged or stored in housing only if they bear an accredited independent testing-lab seal; one-wheels are prohibited.
Official sources (1)
Policies change. Always confirm current rules with OSU Housing and Residential Life. Rules verified Oct 9, 2026.
Mini fridges
OSU allows one fridge per resident, 5 cu ft and 3 A or less, plugged directly into the wall.
Best Value ✓ 5 cu ft, 3 A or less
BLACK+DECKER 1.7 cu ft Compact Refrigerator (BCRK17W)
Best for: Low-amp pick for strict power limits
Capacity1.7 cu ft
FreezerBuilt-in
Size19.7" tall
✓ 5 cu ft, 3 A or less
BLACK+DECKER 3.2 cu ft Compact Refrigerator (BCRK32B)
Best for: A bigger freezer section
Capacity3.2 cu ft
Freezer0.9 cu ft
Size32.7" tall
✓ 5 cu ft, 3 A or less
BLACK+DECKER 2.5 cu ft Compact Refrigerator (BCRK25W)
Best for: Small rooms with a per-person size cap
Capacity2.5 cu ft
FreezerBuilt-in
Size26.6" tall
Microwaves
OSU allows one microwave per room, 900 W or less, plugged directly into the wall.
Top Pick ✓ Fits 900 W limit
COMFEE' 0.7 cu ft Countertop Microwave (EM720CPL-PMB)
Best for: Everyday reheating
Power700 W
Capacity0.7 cu ft
Width17.3"
Best Value ✓ Fits 900 W limit
Chefman 0.7 cu ft Compact Microwave
Best for: Tight budgets
Power700 W
Capacity0.7 cu ft
Width17.5"
✓ Fits 900 W limit
Commercial Chef 0.7 cu ft Countertop Microwave (CHM770B)
Best for: Simple one-touch controls
Power700 W
Capacity0.7 cu ft
Width17.6"
✓ Fits 900 W limit
Farberware 0.7 cu ft Countertop Microwave
Best for: Multi-stage cooking
Power700 W
Capacity0.7 cu ft
Width17.3"
✓ Fits 900 W limit
Toshiba 0.7 cu ft Countertop Microwave (MM-EM07PA)
Best for: A trusted brand name
Power700 W
Capacity0.7 cu ft
Width17.1"
✓ Fits 900 W limit
Commercial Chef 0.6 cu ft Countertop Microwave (CHM660B)
Best for: The smallest footprint
Power700 W
Capacity0.6 cu ft
Width17.8"
Coffee makers
Only single-serve coffee makers are allowed in OSU rooms.
Top Pick ✓ Single-serve
Keurig K-Express Single-Serve Coffee Maker
Best for: Fast pod coffee
Brews8–12 oz
TypeK-Cup pods
Power1000 W
Best Value ✓ Single-serve
Elite Gourmet Personal Single-Serve Coffee Maker (EHC111A)
Best for: One mug with ground coffee
Brews14 oz
TypeGround coffee
✓ Single-serve
Keurig K-Compact Single-Serve Coffee Maker
Best for: Slim pod brewer for small desks
Brews6–10 oz
TypeK-Cup pods
Power1000 W
✓ Single-serve
Keurig K-Mini Mate Single-Serve Coffee Maker
Best for: Smallest footprint
Brews6–12 oz
TypeK-Cup pods
Power strips
OSU requires 14-gauge or heavier cords; fridges and microwaves go straight into the wall.
Top Pick ✓ Fits the limits
Tripp Lite Protect It! 6-Outlet Surge Protector (TLP606B)
Best for: Desk setups and chargers
Outlets6
Breaker15 A
Cord6 ft
Best Value ✓ Fits the limits
Tripp Lite Protect It! 8-Outlet Flat-Plug Surge Protector (TLP808B)
Best for: Outlets behind beds and dressers
Outlets8
Breaker15 A
PlugFlat
✓ Fits the limits
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
✓ Fits the limits
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 Oklahoma 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
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Mattress protector
Utopia Bedding Waterproof Twin XL Mattress Protector
Waterproof, Twin XL
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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
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Shower shoes
Xomiboe Quick-Dry Shower Shoes
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Towels
Amazon Basics 6-Piece Cotton Towel Set
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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 lava lamps
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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
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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
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First-aid kit
BAND-AID Travel Ready First Aid Kit, 80 Pieces
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Power strip with USB
Tripp Lite 6-Outlet Surge Protector with 2 USB Ports
UL, built-in breaker
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Laptop lock
Kensington Combination Laptop Cable Lock
Needs a lock slot
Buy on Amazon
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