Policy Author:
Student Affairs
Responsible Office/Department:
Student Affairs
Effective Date of Policy:
June 26, 2026
Policy Narrative
The following are prohibited for use and/or possession in the residence halls. This is not a comprehensive list. Any other item that is deemed unsafe, inappropriate, or that presents a health and/or safety concern for residential living may be considered prohibited, at the discretion of the Director of Housing and Residence Life or designee.
- Adhesive Contact Paper or Mounting Squares
- Air conditioners (not issued and installed by the University)
- Alcohol/drug paraphernalia (e.g. shot glasses, alcohol themed decor)
- Bass and/or subwoofer speakers
- Bed Risers
- Candles (including those for decoration)
- Coffee/Keurig machines without an on/off switch
- Electric Bikes, hoverboards, or scooters
- Extension cords or electric splitters
- Fireworks
- Flame-producing item (e.g. lighters, matches, charcoal, etc.)
- Flushable Wipes
- Halogen lamps
- Incense
- Items requiring manipulation of piping/furniture (e.g. bidets, personal shower heads, sink water filters, etc.)
- Items that damage wall form
- LED Strip Lights (adhesives) and non-battery operated string lights
- Live Christmas trees, or artificial trees over three feet in height
- Microwaves (non-university issued) and/or toaster ovens
- Non fire-rated decorations (e.g. curtains, tapestries, etc) and non flame-retardant items
- Open Heating Element Cookware (e.g. Hot plates, grills, or griddles)
- Pets (other than fish in a five-gallon tank or smaller)
- Refrigerators (large). Students may have up to 2.4 cu ft of refrigerator, per person, per apartment bedroom. Please note, Personal fridges in Canavan Hall are not allowed as each room is equipped with a microfridge
- Smoking paraphernalia (e.g. hookas,
- Space heaters
- Tattoo equipment
- Video / Audio recording devices (e.g. Ring or Arlo)
- Waterbeds
- Weapons (as defined in this Handbook below)
- Wifi-enhancement devices
Purpose of Policy
To create and maintain an equitable environment where students have the optimal opportunity to succeed academically, personally, and professionally and where any and all Daemen University Community members feel safe, valued, and respected.
This policy’s virtual location is in the Residential Living Policies section (Section 4) of the Student Handbook – https://www.daemen.edu/student-life/student-affairs/student-handbook/section-4-residential-living-policies.