To ensure the safety of all residents, the following items are specifically prohibited in student rooms, suites, and apartments.
Animals
Pets (except small non-lethal fish, in an aquarium no larger than 20 gallons).
Bird feeders.
Firearms/Weapons
All weapons, fireworks, explosives, and other items prohibited by University policy, including but not limited to:
- all type of guns (handguns, rifles, etc.)
- B.B. guns
- ammunition
- bows and arrows
- paintball guns
- firecrackers or explosives
- slingshots
- swords
- knives with blades longer than 4"
- martial arts tools
Furniture
Large, bulky furniture (all undergraduate housing areas are furnished).
Cinder blocks or lofts for propping beds.
Room decor
Bed tents and bed curtains.
Curtains, draperies, hangings, banners, and fabric flags.
Certain types of lamps:
- halogen torchiere lamps
- "octopus" lamps
- lamps with plastic shades
LED strip lights with adhesive backing.
Live and artificial decorative trees.
Appliances
Air conditioners.
Air fryers.
Exterior aerials or satellite dishes.
Bidets (requires permission from Housing & Residence Life as well as installation and removal by UVA Facilities Management; cannot be approved in undergraduate housing).
Cooking and heating appliances (permitted items listed under Optional Items on the What to Bring FAQ).
Indoor electric grills.
Deep fryers.
Toasters or toaster ovens.
Oversized refrigerators.
Freezers.
Ceiling fans.
Space heaters.
Washing machines.
Portable dishwashers.
See Fire Prevention for more information.
Electronics
Personal networking equipment such as routers, switches, wireless access points, and range extenders
Devices that operate on 2.4 GHz and 5.1 GHz frequencies such as cordless telephones, baby monitors, wireless speakers, and wireless (not Bluetooth) headsets; devices operating on 900 MHz and 5.8 GHz frequencies are permitted, as well as one microwave per room (1200 watts or less)
Extension cords
Multi-plug adapters or converters
Hazardous Items
Open flames:
- candles
- incense
- oil lamps
- houkas
Electric Transportation
Self-balancing electric wheeled boards (Hoverboards) / electric skateboards.
Electric scooters
Electric bikes.
Cars (applies to first-years)
First-years may not register, store, or park vehicles on Grounds. First-year parking exceptions will only be granted with an approved SDAC (Student Disability Access Center) accommodation. For more information, see the "Parking Eligibility for First Years" section at UVA Parking & Transportation's Student Parking webpage.
Upperclass students and graduate students should review the Parking Permits section of the Parking & Transportation website for additional information.