Top Pick ✓ Fits 4.6 cu ft shared limit
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
UNT Dorm Rules and Gear
All gear here fits UNT's housing appliance limits.
UNT dorm appliance rules
UNT residence halls (Denton). Toasters, toaster ovens and convection ovens are allowed only in private single rooms.
- Mini fridge Limits
- Doubles: one 2.5 cu ft fridge per resident or one shared 4.6 cu ft fridge. Plug into a surge-protected power strip.
- Microwave Limits
- One per room, 0.7 cu ft or smaller and 700 W max, plugged into a surge-protected strip.
- Power strips / surge protectors Limits
- Must have an in-line fuse or circuit breaker and overload protection. Fridges and microwaves must use a surge-protected strip.
Kitchen
- Mini fridge Limits
- Doubles: one 2.5 cu ft fridge per resident or one shared 4.6 cu ft fridge. Plug into a surge-protected power strip.
In double rooms: one 2.5 cu. ft. fridge per resident or one shared 4.6 cu. ft. fridge
- Microwave Limits
- One per room, 0.7 cu ft or smaller and 700 W max, plugged into a surge-protected strip.
Must be 0.7 cu. ft. or smaller and 700 watts max
- Coffee maker Allowed
- Approved in all residence halls.
- Keurig / single-serve Not published
- Not published.
- Electric kettle Not published
- Not published.
- Air fryer Limits
- Not named. Appliances used for frying or that emit grease are not allowed.
- Toaster / toaster oven Limits
- Not allowed, except in private single rooms.
- Rice cooker Allowed
- Approved in all residence halls.
- Instant Pot / pressure cooker Not published
- Not published.
- Hot plate Not allowed
- Not allowed.
- Blender Not published
- Not published.
- Indoor grill / griddle Allowed
- George Foreman-type grills, sandwich and panini makers are approved. Waffle irons are not.
Personal care
- Hair dryer Allowed
- Approved; unplug when not in use.
- Straightener / curling iron Allowed
- Approved; unplug when not in use.
- Clothes iron Allowed
- Approved; unplug when not in use. Appliances should typically stay at or under 1000 W.
- Clothes steamer Not published
- Not published.
Climate
- Space heater Not published
- Not published.
- Fan Allowed
- Small oscillating fans are approved. Ceiling fans are prohibited.
- Air purifier Not published
- Not published.
- Humidifier Not published
- Not published.
- Window / portable AC Not allowed
- Air conditioning units are prohibited.
Power & lighting
- Extension cords Limits
- Only with an in-line fuse or circuit breaker and overload protection; never plugged into another cord or strip.
- Power strips / surge protectors Limits
- Must have an in-line fuse or circuit breaker and overload protection. Fridges and microwaves must use a surge-protected strip.
- Halogen lamps Not allowed
- Halogen lamps and neon signs are prohibited.
- Desk lamp Not published
- Not published.
- String / LED lights Not published
- Not published.
- Candles / incense Not allowed
- Not allowed, including decorative or religious candles.
- Wax warmers Not allowed
- Candle and wax warmers are prohibited.
Room
- Lofts Limits
- Housing staff loft beds via work order; outside loft kits are not permitted.
- Bed risers Not published
- Not published.
- Adhesive hooks / strips Not published
- Not published.
- Over-the-door hooks Not published
- Not published.
Official sources (1)
Policies change. Always confirm current rules with UNT Housing and Residence Life. Rules verified Oct 9, 2026.
Mini fridges
UNT allows one 2.5 cu ft fridge per resident or one shared 4.6 cu ft fridge in doubles. Check the size before you buy, and plug it into a surge-protected strip.
Best Value ✓ Fits 4.6 cu ft shared limit
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
✓ Fits 4.6 cu ft shared 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
✓ Fits 4.6 cu ft shared limit
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
✓ Fits 4.6 cu ft shared 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 4.6 cu ft shared limit
EUHOMY 3.2 cu ft Mini Fridge with Freezer
Best for: Light sleepers
Capacity3.2 cu ft
Noise38 dB
Size31.1" tall
Microwaves
UNT allows one microwave per room, 0.7 cu ft or smaller and 700 W max, plugged into a surge-protected strip.
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
UNT approves coffee makers; appliances should typically stay at or under 1000 W.
Top Pick ✓ Listed as allowed
Farberware 4-Cup Stainless Steel Coffee Percolator
Best for: Hot coffee that stays warm
Capacity4 cups
Power1000 W
TypePercolator
Best Value ✓ Listed as allowed
Elite Gourmet 4-Cup Drip Coffee Maker (EHC4128)
Best for: Tight budgets
Capacity4 cups
Power650 W
TypeDrip
✓ Listed as allowed
Keurig K-Express Single-Serve Coffee Maker
Best for: Fast pod coffee
Brews8–12 oz
TypeK-Cup pods
Power1000 W
✓ Listed as allowed
Keurig K-Compact Single-Serve Coffee Maker
Best for: Slim pod brewer for small desks
Brews6–10 oz
TypeK-Cup pods
Power1000 W
✓ Listed as allowed
Mr. Coffee 5-Cup Mini Brew Switch Coffee Maker
Best for: Low-watt brewer for strict power caps
Capacity5 cups
Power650 W
TypeDrip
✓ Listed as allowed
Elite Gourmet 5-Cup Drip Coffee Maker (EHC-5055)
Best for: Budget brewer under 700 W
Capacity5 cups
Power600 W
TypeDrip
Rice cookers
UNT approves rice cookers in all residence halls.
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
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
✓ 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
Rice Robot Personal Rice Cooker, 1 qt
Best for: Schools that require automatic shut-off
Capacity1 qt
Power200 W
Shut-offAutomatic
Irons
Approved; unplug when not in use. Appliances should typically stay at or under 1000 W.
Top Pick ✓ Listed as allowed
CHI Mini Steam Iron, 1000 W
Best for: Schools with a 1000 W iron cap
Power1000 W
Shut-offAutomatic
PlateCeramic
Best Value ✓ Listed as allowed
BEAUTURAL Mini Travel Steam Iron
Best for: Low-watt touch-ups and collars
Power420 W
VoltageDual
PlateNonstick
✓ Listed as allowed
BEAUTURAL Mini Travel Iron, 1000 W
Best for: Small drawers and quick touch-ups
Power1000 W
VoltageDual
SteamBurst
Fans
UNT approves small oscillating fans. Ceiling fans are prohibited.
Top Pick ✓ Small fan
Honeywell TurboForce Air Circulator (HT-900)
Best for: Moving air across a whole dorm room
TypeDesk
Power35 W
Speeds3
Best Value ✓ Small fan
Amazon Basics Air Circulator Desk Fan
Best for: Tight budgets
TypeDesk
Power35 W
Speeds3
✓ Small fan
Hurricane Classic 6 in. Clip Fan
Best for: Clipping to a bed frame or desk shelf
TypeClip-on
Power14 W
Speeds2
✓ Small fan
Vornado 133 Personal Air Circulator
Best for: Strong airflow from a small fan
TypeDesk
Power25 W
Speeds2
✓ Small fan
Honeywell QuietSet Personal Table Fan (HTF210B)
Best for: Light sleepers
TypeOscillating desk
Power5 W
Size13" tall
Power strips
UNT requires a breaker or in-line fuse with overload protection. Every pick here is a UL-listed surge protector with a built-in breaker.
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
Don't forget
Move-in basics that fit UNT housing rules.
Bed
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Twin XL sheets
Amazon Basics Microfiber Twin XL Sheet Set
Check your bed size
Buy on Amazon -
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; halogen not allowed
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
Surge-protected, built-in breaker
Buy on Amazon -
Laptop lock
Kensington Combination Laptop Cable Lock
Needs a lock slot
Buy on Amazon
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