Top Pick ✓ Single-serve, auto shut-off
Keurig K-Express Single-Serve Coffee Maker
Best for: Fast pod coffee
Brews8–12 oz
TypeK-Cup pods
Power1000 W
UC Riverside Dorm Rules and Gear
All gear here fits UC Riverside's housing appliance limits.
UC Riverside dorm appliance rules
UC Riverside residence halls come with a university-issued MicroFridge. Cooking appliances are allowed only in Campus Apartment and communal kitchens.
- Mini fridge Not allowed
- Supplemental personal fridges and freezers are not allowed; halls provide a MicroFridge.
- Microwave Not published
- Not published.
- Power strips / surge protectors Not published
- Not published.
Kitchen
- Mini fridge Not allowed
- Supplemental personal fridges and freezers are not allowed; halls provide a MicroFridge.
- Microwave Not published
- Not published.
- Coffee maker Limits
- Single-serve brewers with automatic shut-off only.
Single serve brewing devices with automatic shut-off features are permitted
- Keurig / single-serve Not published
- Not published.
- Electric kettle Not published
- Not published.
- Air fryer Not allowed
- Allowed only in Campus Apartment and communal kitchens.
- Toaster / toaster oven Not allowed
- Not allowed.
- Rice cooker Not allowed
- Allowed only in Campus Apartment and communal kitchens.
- Instant Pot / pressure cooker Not allowed
- Pressure and slow cookers.
- Hot plate Not allowed
- Not allowed.
- Blender Not published
- Not published.
- Indoor grill / griddle Not allowed
- Not allowed.
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.
- Window / portable AC Not allowed
- Residents may not install air conditioners.
Power & lighting
- Extension cords Limits
- Never connect extension cords together.
- Power strips / surge protectors Not published
- Not published.
- Halogen lamps Not allowed
- Torchiere halogen lights.
- Desk lamp Not published
- Not published.
- String / LED lights Limits
- Must be UL listed for the intended use.
- Candles / incense Not allowed
- Unless the wick is clipped or removed.
- Wax warmers Not published
- Not published.
Room
- Lofts Not allowed
- Not allowed.
- Bed risers Not published
- Not published.
- Adhesive hooks / strips Not allowed
- Nothing may hang from walls or ceilings, including hooks.
- Over-the-door hooks Not published
- Not published.
Official sources (1)
Policies change. Always confirm current rules with UCR Housing Services. Rules verified Oct 9, 2026.
Coffee makers
UCR permits single-serve brewers with automatic shut-off.
Best Value ✓ Single-serve, 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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Move-in basics that fit UC Riverside housing rules.
Bed
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Twin XL sheets
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Mattress topper
Bedsure Twin XL Mattress Pad
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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
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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
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Room & desk
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Desk lamp
Lampat Dimmable LED Desk Lamp
No torchiere 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
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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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