Top Pick ✓ Under 4.5 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
UL Lafayette Dorm Rules and Gear
All gear here fits UL Lafayette's housing appliance limits.
UL Lafayette dorm appliance rules
University of Louisiana at Lafayette residence halls and apartments. Suite-style halls have a microwave and mini fridge in the common area.
- Mini fridge Limits
- Under 4.5 cu ft; under 31 in tall to fit under a bed at its highest setting.
- Microwave Limits
- Under 700 W.
- Power strips / surge protectors Limits
- Must have a circuit breaker or reset switch.
Kitchen
- Mini fridge Limits
- Under 4.5 cu ft; under 31 in tall to fit under a bed at its highest setting.
mini refrigerators must be under 4.5 cubic feet
- Microwave Limits
- Under 700 W.
Microwaves must be under 700 watts
- Coffee maker Limits
- Automatic shut-off required.
- Keurig / single-serve Limits
- Automatic shut-off required.
- Electric kettle Not published
- Not published.
- Air fryer Limits
- Allowed, but not models with glass doors or exposed heating elements.
- Toaster / toaster oven Not allowed
- Toasters, toaster ovens and convection ovens.
- Rice cooker Allowed
- Listed as allowed.
- Instant Pot / pressure cooker Not published
- Not published.
- Hot plate Not allowed
- Not allowed.
- Blender Not published
- Not published.
- Indoor grill / griddle Not allowed
- Kitchen burners, grills and fryers.
Personal care
- Hair dryer Allowed
- On the packing list.
- Straightener / curling iron Allowed
- Curling irons and straighteners are on the packing list.
- Clothes iron Not published
- Not published.
- Clothes steamer Not published
- Not published.
Climate
- Space heater Not allowed
- Also electric heating blankets.
- Fan Not published
- Not published.
- Air purifier Not published
- Not published.
- Humidifier Not published
- Not published.
- Window / portable AC Not allowed
- Window units.
Power & lighting
- Extension cords Allowed
- On the packing list.
- Power strips / surge protectors Limits
- Must have a circuit breaker or reset switch.
- Halogen lamps Not published
- Not published.
- Desk lamp Not published
- Not published.
- String / LED lights Not published
- Not published.
- Candles / incense Not allowed
- Also incense.
- Wax warmers Not allowed
- Candle and wax warmers.
Room
- Lofts Limits
- University lofting up to 62 in by work order (per-semester fee).
- Bed risers Allowed
- Allowed but not supplied.
- Adhesive hooks / strips Allowed
- Command Strips, white sticky tack or painter's tape; no nails, screws or other adhesives.
- Over-the-door hooks Not published
- Not published.
- Scooter storage Not allowed
- Scooters are prohibited in dorms, apartments and houses and may not be ridden in university buildings; hoverboards are banned campus-wide.
Official sources (2)
Policies change. Always confirm current rules with UL Lafayette University Housing. Rules verified Oct 9, 2026.
Mini fridges
UL Lafayette allows mini fridges under 4.5 cu ft (under 31 in tall to fit under a lofted bed).
Best Value ✓ Under 4.5 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
✓ Under 4.5 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
✓ Under 4.5 cu ft
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
✓ Under 4.5 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
✓ Under 4.5 cu ft
EUHOMY 3.2 cu ft Mini Fridge with Freezer
Best for: Light sleepers
Capacity3.2 cu ft
Noise38 dB
Size31.1" tall
Air fryers
Allowed, except models with glass doors or exposed heating elements.
Top Pick ✓ Fits the limits
Dash Tasti-Crisp 2.6 qt Air Fryer
Best for: Cooking for one or two
Capacity2.6 qt
Power1000 W
Size11.3" tall
Best Value ✓ Fits the limits
Chefman 2 qt Mini Air Fryer
Best for: Tight budgets and small desks
Capacity2 qt
Power900 W
Size8.3" tall
✓ Fits the limits
COSORI Lite 2.1 qt Air Fryer
Best for: Quick snacks and reheats
Capacity2.1 qt
Power900 W
Size10.5" tall
✓ Fits the limits
Instant Vortex Plus Mini 4 qt Air Fryer
Best for: Six cooking modes in a small body
Capacity4 qt
Power1600 W
Size11" tall
✓ Fits the limits
Ninja Air Fryer Pro 5 qt (AF141)
Best for: Meal prep for roommates
Capacity5 qt
Modes4-in-1
Size10.4" tall
✓ Fits the limits
COSORI Pro LE 5 qt Air Fryer
Best for: Larger batches
Capacity5 qt
Power1500 W
Size12" tall
Coffee makers
Coffee makers need an automatic shut-off.
Top Pick ✓ Auto shut-off
Keurig K-Express Single-Serve Coffee Maker
Best for: Fast pod coffee
Brews8–12 oz
TypeK-Cup pods
Power1000 W
Best Value ✓ Auto shut-off
Amazon Basics 5-Cup Drip Coffee Maker
Best for: Budget brewer with 2-hour auto shut-off
Capacity5 cups
TypeDrip
Shut-offAutomatic
✓ 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
✓ Auto shut-off
Mr. Coffee 5-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker
Best for: Coffee ready when you wake up
Capacity5 cups
TypeDrip
Shut-offAutomatic
Rice cookers
Listed as allowed.
Top Pick ✓ Listed as allowed
AROMA Digital Rice Cooker, 4-cup uncooked (ARC-914SBD)
Best for: Rice, grains and steamed veggies
Capacity4 cups uncooked
Power350 W
TypeDigital
Best Value ✓ Listed as allowed
Dash Mini Rice Cooker, 2-cup
Best for: Single servings on a budget
Capacity2 cups
PotCeramic nonstick
Size6.5" tall
✓ Listed as allowed
AROMA Rice Cooker, 3-cup uncooked (ARC-363NG)
Best for: One-switch simplicity
Capacity3 cups uncooked
Power500 W
TypeOne-touch
✓ Listed as allowed
Zojirushi 3-cup Rice Cooker/Steamer (NHS-06)
Best for: Consistent results for years
Capacity3 cups uncooked
Power300 W
TypeOne-touch
✓ Listed as allowed
Toshiba Mini Rice Cooker, 3-cup uncooked (TRCS02)
Best for: Fuzzy-logic cooking and a delay timer
Capacity3 cups uncooked
Power460 W
TypeFuzzy logic
✓ Listed as allowed
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
Power strips
Strips need a circuit breaker or reset switch.
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 UL Lafayette 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
No exposed elements
Buy on Amazon -
Under-bed storage
Amazon Basics Under-Bed Storage Bags
Slides under the bed
Buy on Amazon -
Over-door hooks
FYY Over-the-Door Hooks, 4-Pack
No nails or tacks
Buy on Amazon -
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
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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