2026 Fall Move In Instructions

Please note that the campus does not approve all items to be brought to the residence halls.

Unapproved items can be confiscated.

Residents are prohibited from possessing or using the following items in the residence halls:

• A — Firearms or recreational weapons (including but not limited to gel blaster guns, airsoft guns, Nerf guns, etc
• B — Knives (outside of those for the sole purpose of cooking) and/or switchblades
• C — Alcoholic beverages/liquors
• D — Alcohol paraphernalia including but not limited to: Kegs, Beer Ball, taps, shot glasses, beer pong tables, funnels, alcohol bottles, alcohol cans, alcohol containers used for decorative or any other purpose, etc
• E — Illegal drugs & prescription medications not in your name
• F — Drug paraphernalia – Hookahs, grinders, rolling papers, rolling trays, bongs, pipes, etc
• G — Candles, incense, wax melters, or anything with that can have an open flame, even if not in use
• H — Halogen bulbs/ lights, medusa lamps, lava lamps, oil and gas lamps, and any lamps with more than 2 heads/bulbs
• I — Cooking appliances or other high-wattage equipment, such as hot plates/pots, electric coffee pots or tea kettles that utilize hotplates, immersion heaters, popcorn poppers, electric frying pans, deep fat fryers, air fryers, electric woks, microwave ovens, stoves, toaster ovens, waffle makers, refrigerators over 4.2 cubic feet or any other appliance more than 1,000 watts, with the exception of handheld hair dryers
  • Any appliances that have an exposed heating element are not allowed in the residence halls
  • Appliances allowed include items that have an enclosed heating element and an automatice shutoff: EX: Keurig etc
• J — Air conditioners, electric heaters, space heaters, or heated blankets
• K — Non-surge protected and non-UL certified power strips, electrical octopuses of any kind, outlet splitters, extension cords, or items for similar purposes
• L — Futons, waterbeds, or any mattress not approved by Res Life
• M — Bed risers, cinder blocks or other materials used to elevate the bed posts
• N — Non-flame/fire resistant rugs, carpet, curtains, or tapestries (see the Furnishing section for more information about required labeling)
• O — Hoverboards or other electric mobile devices utilizing lithium-ion batteries
• P — Any product which has been recalled for safety reasons
• Q — String lights or rope lights that are not battery-operated OR directly plugged into the wall (string/strip lights may not be chained or plugged into other string/strip lights)
• Please note Residents are personally liable for damage or injuries resulting from the use of unsafe appliances; Any additions may be added per NY State Law and Fire Code. 
• The Office of Residential Life reserves the right to update and amend this list at any point.
• Additions to the prohibited items list may be added at any point per NY State Law and the Fire Code.

ACADEMIC VILLAGE: We encourage families to bring additional moving carts/ hand trucks to assist. There are NO ELEVATORS available in the Academic Village building.

WOODLANDS HALLS: We encourage families to bring additional moving carts/ hand trucks to assist with the process.

4:30PM - Freshman and Transfer BBQ

6:30PM - Fire Marshal Presentation (Mandatory)

7:30 PM- Hall Floor Meetings (Mandatory)

ACADEMIC VILLAGE: We encourage families to bring additional moving carts/ hand trucks to assist. There are NO ELEVATORS available in the Academic Village building.

WOODLANDS HALLS: We encourage families to bring additional moving carts/ hand trucks to assist with the process.