Refrigerators

One refrigeration unit (in good condition) of up to 4.5 cubic feet and with a maximum electrical draw of up to 1.5 amps will be allowed in each residence hall room (this excludes the college apartments and townhouses. The college reserves the right to require any refrigeration unit that does not appear to be in good condition be repaired or replaced.

Inspection of refrigeration units may occur by college staff whenever student rooms are entered to investigate any violation of college policy (e.g. alcohol, visitation, noise, etc.). This inspection may include items in the refrigerator in which there is probable cause to suspect a violation of policy. Inspections for policy violations occur whenever reasonable cause exists to suspect a violation (e.g. sounds, empty containers, the odor of alcohol, etc.). The Residence Hall Accommodations Agreement also permits room inspections “to provide routine maintenance, to investigate possible fire hazards or other safety-related conditions, to quell a disturbance, or to protect the health and well-being of an individual.” Refrigerators may be inspected at these times as well.

To ensure safe operation, any inspection will verify that refrigeration units are properly ventilated. Refrigeration units are explicitly prohibited from being placed in closets or covered. Failure to follow this guideline will result in the refrigeration unit being confiscated for the balance of the academic year and a fine of $75.

Any refrigeration unit used in conjunction with a policy violation (e.g. storing alcohol or other contraband) will be subject to confiscation and loss of privileges for the balance of the academic year and a minimum fine of $25 for each roommate. (Additional disciplinary sanctions, of course, will also be imposed for the specific policy violation.)

In cases of multiple violations or flagrant abuse of this privilege, the college reserves the right to revoke the privilege indefinitely.

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