Top Pick ✓ Fits 12 cu ft limit
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
UF Dorm Rules and Gear
All gear here fits UF's housing appliance limits.
UF dorm appliance rules
UF residence halls and apartments (Gainesville). Graduate and Family Housing has a few different rules.
- Mini fridge Limits
- No more than 3.5 amps and 12 cu ft.
- Microwave Limits
- No more than two per room or apartment, 1,500 W max.
- Power strips / surge protectors Limits
- Only UL or ETL certified, with a circuit breaker. Up to three items per strip; never connect strips together.
Kitchen
- Mini fridge Limits
- No more than 3.5 amps and 12 cu ft.
Refrigerators cannot exceed 3.5 amps nor 12 cubic feet.
- Microwave Limits
- No more than two per room or apartment, 1,500 W max.
Microwaves cannot exceed 1500 watts.
- Coffee maker Not published
- Not published.
- Keurig / single-serve Not published
- Not published.
- Electric kettle Not published
- Not published.
- Air fryer Not allowed
- Not allowed in rooms; kitchen areas only.
- Toaster / toaster oven Not allowed
- Toaster ovens are not allowed in rooms; kitchen areas only.
- Rice cooker Not allowed
- Not allowed in rooms; kitchen areas only.
- Instant Pot / pressure cooker Not published
- Not published.
- Hot plate Not allowed
- Not allowed in rooms; kitchen areas only.
- Blender Not published
- Not published.
- Indoor grill / griddle Not allowed
- Grills, electric frying pans and waffle irons are kitchen-area only.
Personal care
- Hair dryer Limits
- Plug directly into the wall outlet.
- Straightener / curling iron Limits
- Plug directly into the wall outlet.
- Clothes iron Not published
- Not published.
- Clothes steamer Not published
- Not published.
Climate
- Space heater Not allowed
- Personal heaters are not allowed.
- Fan Limits
- Residents may not install ceiling fans. Portable fans aren't addressed.
- Air purifier Not allowed
- Ionizer, ozone-generating, commercial-grade or mounted air purifiers are not allowed.
- Humidifier Not allowed
- Not allowed.
- Window / portable AC Not allowed
- Residents may not install air conditioners (Corry Village has an approval process).
Power & lighting
- Extension cords Limits
- UL three-prong, 14 gauge or heavier, 10 ft max, one item per cord.
- Power strips / surge protectors Limits
- Only UL or ETL certified, with a circuit breaker. Up to three items per strip; never connect strips together.
- Halogen lamps Not allowed
- Floor-style halogen lamps are not allowed; small enclosed halogen desk lamps (50 W or less) are the exception.
- Desk lamp Not published
- Not published.
- String / LED lights Limits
- Allowed, but strands can't be plugged into each other.
- Candles / incense Not allowed
- Not allowed in residence halls or apartments.
- Wax warmers Not allowed
- Wax warmers, candle warmers and oil or spray diffusers are not allowed.
Room
- Lofts Not allowed
- Personally constructed lofts are not allowed.
- Bed risers Not published
- Not published.
- Adhesive hooks / strips Not allowed
- Nails, tacks, screws, duct tape and adhesive-backed wall coverings are not allowed.
- Over-the-door hooks Not allowed
- Over-the-door hooks, including mirrors and hangers, are not allowed.
Hooks that hang over the door including but not limited to decorations, mirrors and clothes hangers are prohibited.
Official sources (1)
Policies change. Always confirm current rules with UF Housing & Residence Life. Rules verified Oct 9, 2026.
Mini fridges
No more than 3.5 amps and 12 cu ft.
Best Value ✓ Fits 12 cu ft limit
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
✓ Fits 12 cu ft limit
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
✓ Fits 12 cu ft limit
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
UF allows up to two microwaves per room or apartment, each 1,500 W or less.
Top Pick ✓ Fits 1500 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 1500 W limit
Chefman 0.7 cu ft Compact Microwave
Best for: Tight budgets
Power700 W
Capacity0.7 cu ft
Width17.5"
✓ Fits 1500 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 1500 W limit
Farberware 0.7 cu ft Countertop Microwave
Best for: Multi-stage cooking
Power700 W
Capacity0.7 cu ft
Width17.3"
✓ Fits 1500 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 1500 W limit
Commercial Chef 0.6 cu ft Countertop Microwave (CHM660B)
Best for: The smallest footprint
Power700 W
Capacity0.6 cu ft
Width17.8"
Fans
UF doesn't let residents install ceiling fans; portable fans aren't addressed. Every pick here is a corded desk, clip-on or tower fan.
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
UF requires UL or ETL certified power strips with a circuit breaker, up to three items per strip.
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! 8-Outlet Flat-Plug Surge Protector (TLP808B)
Best for: Outlets behind beds and dressers
Outlets8
Breaker15 A
PlugFlat
✓ 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
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
✓ 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 UF 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
LED, no halogen
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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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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