Temple Dorm Rules and Gear

All gear here fits Temple's housing appliance limits.

Temple dorm appliance rules

Temple University residence halls. Traditional and suite-style halls have no cooking facilities; Temple Towers, Morgan Hall and 1300 apartment-style kitchens allow more appliances.

Mini fridge Limits: Under 3.6 cu ft and Energy Star rated.
Microwave Not allowed: Only through Temple's MicroFridge rental vendor (apartment-style kitchens in Temple Towers, Morgan Hall and 1300 excepted).
Power strips / surge protectors Not published: Not published.

Kitchen

Mini fridge Limits: Under 3.6 cu ft and Energy Star rated. refrigerators that are less than 3.6 cubic ft. and are EnergyStar rated
Microwave Not allowed: Only through Temple's MicroFridge rental vendor (apartment-style kitchens in Temple Towers, Morgan Hall and 1300 excepted).
Coffee maker Limits: Without a hot plate or exposed warming element, with automatic shutoff. machines without hot plate/exposed warming element are permitted, automatic shutoff required
Keurig / single-serve Not published: Not published.
Electric kettle Limits: No exposed hotplate; automatic shutoff required.
Air fryer Not allowed: Deep fat and air fryers are prohibited.
Toaster / toaster oven Not allowed: Except in apartment-style kitchens in Temple Towers, Morgan Hall and 1300.
Rice cooker Not allowed: Except in apartment-style kitchens in Temple Towers, Morgan Hall and 1300.
Instant Pot / pressure cooker Not published: Not published.
Hot plate Not allowed: Not allowed.
Blender Not published: Not published.
Indoor grill / griddle Not allowed: Grills of any size.

Personal care

Hair dryer Not published: Not published.
Straightener / curling iron Not published: Not published.
Clothes iron Limits: Automatic shut-off required. Irons (with automatic shut-off permitted)
Clothes steamer Not published: Not published.

Climate

Space heater Not allowed: Not allowed.
Fan Limits: Ceiling fans are prohibited; a fan is on the packing list.
Air purifier Not published: Not published.
Humidifier Not published: Not published.
Window / portable AC Not published: Not published.

Power & lighting

Extension cords Not published: Not published.
Power strips / surge protectors Not published: Not published.
Halogen lamps Not allowed: Not allowed.
Desk lamp Allowed: On the packing list.
String / LED lights Not allowed: Decorative lighting with adhesive backing is prohibited.
Candles / incense Not allowed: Not allowed.
Wax warmers Not allowed: Not allowed.

Room

Lofts Not allowed: Nothing that raises beds above standard height; bunk only if the furniture allows.
Bed risers Not allowed: Not allowed.
Adhesive hooks / strips Not allowed: Adhesive-backed items may not be applied to any surface.
Over-the-door hooks Not published: Not published.

Official sources (2)

Policies change. Always confirm current rules with Temple University Housing and Residential Life. Rules verified Oct 9, 2026.

Mini fridges

Temple allows Energy Star fridges under 3.6 cu ft.

Top Pick ✓ Energy Star, under 3.6 cu ft

Upstreman 3.2 cu ft Mini Fridge with Freezer (BR321)

Best for: Most students who want a freezer

Capacity3.2 cu ft

Freezer0.3 cu ft

Size33.1" tall

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Best Value ✓ Energy Star, under 3.6 cu ft

Upstreman 1.7 cu ft Mini Fridge with Freezer (FR17)

Best for: Tight budgets and small rooms

Capacity1.7 cu ft

FreezerBuilt-in

Size19.3" tall

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✓ Energy Star, under 3.6 cu ft

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

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✓ Energy Star, under 3.6 cu ft

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

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✓ Energy Star, under 3.6 cu ft

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

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✓ Energy Star, under 3.6 cu ft

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

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Coffee makers

Temple permits coffee makers without a hot plate or exposed warming element and requires automatic shutoff.

Top Pick ✓ No hot plate, auto shut-off

Keurig K-Express Single-Serve Coffee Maker

Best for: Fast pod coffee

Brews8–12 oz

TypeK-Cup pods

Power1000 W

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Best Value ✓ No hot plate, auto shut-off

Keurig K-Compact Single-Serve Coffee Maker

Best for: Slim pod brewer for small desks

Brews6–10 oz

TypeK-Cup pods

Power1000 W

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Irons

Temple permits irons with automatic shut-off.

Top Pick ✓ Auto shut-off

BLACK+DECKER Easy Steam Compact Iron (IR40V)

Best for: Interview shirts on a budget

Power1200 W

Shut-offAutomatic

PlateNonstick

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Best Value ✓ Auto shut-off

BLACK+DECKER Easy Steam Compact Iron (IR06V)

Best for: Small drawers and quick touch-ups

Power1200 W

SteamVertical

PlateNonstick

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✓ Auto shut-off

BLACK+DECKER The Classic Iron (F67E-T)

Best for: Steam or dry ironing

Power1100 W

Shut-offAutomatic

PlateAluminum

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✓ Auto shut-off

BEAUTURAL Steam Iron, Ceramic Soleplate

Best for: More steam for heavy fabrics

Power1500 W

Shut-offAutomatic

PlateCeramic

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✓ 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

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✓ Auto shut-off

Hamilton Beach Steam Iron with Vertical Steam (14214)

Best for: Pressing and quick wrinkle touch-ups

Power1200 W

SteamVertical

CordRetractable

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Fans

Ceiling fans are prohibited; a fan is on the packing list.

Top Pick ✓ Portable fan

Honeywell TurboForce Air Circulator (HT-900)

Best for: Moving air across a whole dorm room

TypeDesk

Power35 W

Speeds3

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Best Value ✓ Portable fan

Amazon Basics Air Circulator Desk Fan

Best for: Tight budgets

TypeDesk

Power35 W

Speeds3

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✓ Portable fan

Hurricane Classic 6 in. Clip Fan

Best for: Clipping to a bed frame or desk shelf

TypeClip-on

Power14 W

Speeds2

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✓ Portable fan

Vornado 133 Personal Air Circulator

Best for: Strong airflow from a small fan

TypeDesk

Power25 W

Speeds2

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✓ Portable fan

Honeywell QuietSet Personal Table Fan (HTF210B)

Best for: Light sleepers

TypeOscillating desk

Power5 W

Size13" tall

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✓ Portable fan

DREO Oscillating Tower Fan

Best for: Cooling the whole room from the floor

TypeTower

Power65 W

Size36" tall

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Don't forget

Move-in basics that fit Temple housing rules.

Bed

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

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
Buy on Amazon
Laundry hamper

Handy Laundry Pop-Up Mesh Hamper

Pops up, folds flat
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Room & desk

Desk lamp

Lampat Dimmable LED Desk Lamp

LED; no halogen
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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
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Small stuff

First-aid kit

BAND-AID Travel Ready First Aid Kit, 80 Pieces
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Laptop lock

Kensington Combination Laptop Cable Lock

Needs a lock slot
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