Lon Morris College
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING
SUGGESTED ITEMS TO BRING and PROHIBITED ITEMS/BEHAVIOR LIST
(this list is non-exhaustive and may be changed at anytime due the discretion of Lon Morris
College and /or the Campus Life Office)
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The Essentials:
 Power Strip with Surge Protector
 Lamp (no halogen torchiere lamps, no flares and no kerosene)
 Blanket or Comforter
 Sheets for the Bed
 Pillow and Pillow Cases
 Towels and Toiletries
 Alarm Clock
 Hangers
 Toilet Paper
 Umbrella
 Telephone
 Answering Machine (Voice mail available)
 Waste Basket
 Laundry Basket or Bag
Things to Make You Feel at Home:
 Kitchen Supplies (plates, cups, and utensils)
 Carpet
 Refrigerator
 Room Decorations
 Photos
 Books (dictionary, thesaurus, etc.)
 Computer - Use of surge protectors are also recommended
Health Care Needs:
 Your Health Insurance Card
 Your Prescribed Medicine
 Acetaminophen (Tylenol) or Ibuprofen (Advil). Aspirin products should not be
used for viral illnesses.
 Decongestants or other cold remedies
 Band-Aids
 Thermometer
 Vaporizer/humidifier (especially if you have asthma, are prone to bronchitis, or
have eczema or dry skin)
Things to Make Life Fun:
 Bicycle, or Roller Blades.
 Camera and Film
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Crates and Small Boxes for Storage
Iron and Ironing Board, Drying Rack
Shower Bucket and Shoes
Sleeping Bag
Stationery, Envelopes, and Stamps
Television (all tvs and radios/stereos must have headphone jacks. Surround sound
systems will be permitted, however you will be asked to take it (or any other
sound emitting device) home or it will be confiscated by the college if you fail to
comply with the campus Quiet Hours Policy)
 Stereo, CDs, and Tapes
 Microwave, “The Champ” sized Foreman Grill (no other appliances allowed)
Other Items:
 Appliances:
The wiring in the residence halls was not designated to handle high
wattage appliances. The use of such appliances is a fire hazard and
presents a threat to the residents. The only types of cooking appliances
permitted in any residence hall are the small George Foreman Grill “the
champ”, a microwave and a coffee pot. Both the appliance and the cord
must be UL approved. Other heating and cooking appliances are
prohibited in student rooms.
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Refrigerators:
Refrigerators are permitted in all buildings provided they meet certain
safety requirements. All refrigerators must be portable with a capacity no
larger than three cubic feet. The wiring limitations of some residence halls
require that there be restraints on the voltage used by refrigerators. (Both
unit and cord must be UL approved.)
Prohibited Items:
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Pets and other animals
Explosives, weapons, firecrackers (including paintball and/or soft air items)
Electrical cooking appliances (except as noted above)
Kerosene lamps (no accelerants of any kind)
Contraband
The lighting of candles and/or incense is prohibited
Gasoline-powered bikes (mopeds, motorcycles)
Any wheeled item inside the halls (skateboards, scooters, bikes)
Mercury thermometers
Torchiere halogen lamps:
Lofts
Grills/hibachis
Blocking stairways or hallways with items is prohibited.
Hanging items on ceilings is prohibited.
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Parking motorcycles, mopeds, or motor scooters within l0 feet of the building is
prohibited.
Smoking in any residence hall room or public area is prohibited.
Blocking smoke detectors and/or sprinkler heads is prohibited.
Tampering with air ducts is prohibited.
Waterbeds, waterchairs and spas
Sports/Activities
The playing of various sports in LMC housing is strictly prohibited. This includes, but is not
limited to, football, hockey, Frisbee, golf, and hackey sack. All athletic activities are to be
confined to areas outside LMC housing which are specifically designated for such purposes.
Students shall be prohibited from climbing through windows or being on ledges, porticos or roofs
of buildings. Students are prohibited from throwing objects out windows or from roofs of
buildings.
Moving Residence Hall furniture from assigned areas to other areas of the building is
prohibited.
The disassembling of any room furnishing component is prohibited.
The use of nails, screws, hooks, etc. to hang any pictures, poster, or any fixture that
would damage walls is prohibited.
Damaging walls or ceilings by attaching shelves and/or curtain rods is prohibited and
may result in damage billing
Using inverted beds (turning beds upside down), mattresses on the floor, or non-College
provided mattresses is prohibited.
Throwing items out of windows is prohibited.
Refusing to allow College personnel into a room for the purpose of a health, fire, safety,
housekeeping, or maintenance inspection or to perform maintenance or other job duties is
prohibited. Participating in any activity in violation of health, fire, safety or maintenance
codes is prohibited.
Safety inspections will continue to be held regularly in residence halls, cottages and
houses.