Top Pick ✓ 4.5 cu ft or less
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
UCO Dorm Rules and Gear
All gear here fits UCO's housing appliance limits.
UCO dorm appliance rules
University of Central Oklahoma residence halls and University Commons apartments (Edmond). One fridge and one microwave per room.
- Mini fridge Limits
- One per room, 4.5 cu ft or less, UL approved.
- Microwave Limits
- One per room, 700 W or less.
- Power strips / surge protectors Limits
- One per room, UL approved, with a protected light indicator and on/off switch.
Kitchen
- Mini fridge Limits
- One per room, 4.5 cu ft or less, UL approved.
Refrigerators 4.5 cubic feet or smaller and microwaves 700 watts or less are permitted
- Microwave Limits
- One per room, 700 W or less.
- Coffee maker Limits
- Allowed; like all appliances it must be UL approved and under 700 W.
All electrical devices and appliances must be UL approved and require under 700 watts to operate.
- Keurig / single-serve Not published
- Not published.
- Electric kettle Limits
- Must have automatic shut-off; under 700 W.
- Air fryer Limits
- Allowed if UL approved and under 700 W.
- Toaster / toaster oven Limits
- Toasters need a timer and on/off light indicator; toaster ovens allowed. Under 700 W.
- Rice cooker Limits
- Allowed if UL approved and under 700 W.
- Instant Pot / pressure cooker Limits
- Crock pots need a light indicator and on/off switch; under 700 W.
- Hot plate Not allowed
- Not allowed.
- Blender Allowed
- Listed as allowed.
- Indoor grill / griddle Not allowed
- George Foreman grills and griddles: University Commons only, under the oven hood.
Personal care
- Hair dryer Not published
- Not published.
- Straightener / curling iron Limits
- Curling irons allowed; under 700 W.
- Clothes iron Limits
- Allowed; under 700 W.
- 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.
- Window / portable AC Not allowed
- Also personally installed ceiling fans.
Power & lighting
- Extension cords Not allowed
- Also unprotected multi-plugs and splitters.
- Power strips / surge protectors Limits
- One per room, UL approved, with a protected light indicator and on/off switch.
surge protectors and protected multi-plugs (must have protected light indicator and on/off switch- only one per room)
- Halogen lamps Not allowed
- Also sun lamps.
- Desk lamp Not published
- Not published.
- String / LED lights Limits
- UL approved and low wattage.
Lights must be UL-approved and of low wattage
- Candles / incense Not allowed
- Also incense and Sterno.
- Wax warmers Not allowed
- Wax burners, candle warmers and Scentsy.
Room
- Lofts Not allowed
- Self-designed or kit lofts; beds can be lofted with university equipment (not the University Commons 1000 building).
- Bed risers Allowed
- Cinder blocks are prohibited.
- Adhesive hooks / strips Allowed
- Command strips, poster putty or masking tape; no nails, screws, double-stick or duct tape.
- Over-the-door hooks Not allowed
- Nothing may be placed on a room door, including the doorknob.
Official sources (1)
Policies change. Always confirm current rules with UCO University Housing. Rules verified Oct 9, 2026.
Mini fridges
UCO allows one UL fridge per room, up to 4.5 cu ft.
Best Value ✓ 4.5 cu ft or less
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
✓ 4.5 cu ft 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
✓ 4.5 cu ft or less
Igloo 3.2 cu ft Mini Fridge with Freezer
Best for: Sharing with a roommate
Capacity3.2 cu ft
Freezer0.2 cu ft
Size32.5" tall
✓ 4.5 cu ft 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
✓ 4.5 cu ft or less
EUHOMY 3.2 cu ft Mini Fridge with Freezer
Best for: Light sleepers
Capacity3.2 cu ft
Noise38 dB
Size31.1" tall
Microwaves
UCO allows one microwave per room, 700 W or less.
Top Pick ✓ Fits 700 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 700 W limit
Chefman 0.7 cu ft Compact Microwave
Best for: Tight budgets
Power700 W
Capacity0.7 cu ft
Width17.5"
✓ Fits 700 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 700 W limit
Farberware 0.7 cu ft Countertop Microwave
Best for: Multi-stage cooking
Power700 W
Capacity0.7 cu ft
Width17.3"
✓ Fits 700 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 700 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
Every appliance at UCO must be UL approved and under 700 W.
Top Pick ✓ Under 700 W
Elite Gourmet 4-Cup Drip Coffee Maker (EHC4128)
Best for: Tight budgets
Capacity4 cups
Power650 W
TypeDrip
Best Value ✓ Under 700 W
Elite Gourmet 5-Cup Drip Coffee Maker (EHC-5055)
Best for: Budget brewer under 700 W
Capacity5 cups
Power600 W
TypeDrip
✓ Under 700 W
Mr. Coffee 5-Cup Mini Brew Switch Coffee Maker
Best for: Low-watt brewer for strict power caps
Capacity5 cups
Power650 W
TypeDrip
Rice cookers
Allowed if UL approved and under 700 W.
Top Pick ✓ Fits the limits
AROMA Digital Rice Cooker, 4-cup uncooked (ARC-914SBD)
Best for: Rice, grains and steamed veggies
Capacity4 cups uncooked
Power350 W
TypeDigital
Best Value ✓ Fits the limits
AROMA Rice Cooker and Steamer, 3-cup uncooked (ARC-363-1NGB)
Best for: Steaming veggies while the rice cooks
Capacity3 cups uncooked
Power300 W
ExtraSteam tray
✓ Fits the limits
AROMA Rice Cooker, 3-cup uncooked (ARC-363NG)
Best for: One-switch simplicity
Capacity3 cups uncooked
Power500 W
TypeOne-touch
✓ Fits the limits
Zojirushi 3-cup Rice Cooker/Steamer (NHS-06)
Best for: Consistent results for years
Capacity3 cups uncooked
Power300 W
TypeOne-touch
✓ Fits the limits
Toshiba Mini Rice Cooker, 3-cup uncooked (TRCS02)
Best for: Fuzzy-logic cooking and a delay timer
Capacity3 cups uncooked
Power460 W
TypeFuzzy logic
✓ Fits the limits
Rice Robot Personal Rice Cooker, 1 qt
Best for: Schools that require automatic shut-off
Capacity1 qt
Power200 W
Shut-offAutomatic
Irons
Allowed; under 700 W.
Top Pick ✓ Fits the limits
BEAUTURAL Mini Travel Steam Iron
Best for: Low-watt touch-ups and collars
Power420 W
VoltageDual
PlateNonstick
Power strips
One UL strip per room, with a lit indicator and on/off switch.
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
GE 6-Outlet Surge Protector, 2 ft cord
Best for: Tight budgets and short reaches
Outlets6
BreakerBuilt-in
Cord2 ft
✓ 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
✓ Fits the limits
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 UCO 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
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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; under 700 W
Buy on Amazon -
Under-bed storage
Amazon Basics Under-Bed Storage Bags
Slides under the bed
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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