Residence Hall Amentities:
• Front desk service
• Kitchen with a full-size refrigerator, microwave, oven, and sink
• Laundry facilities
Room Amentities:
• Air conditioning
• Carpeting
• Coat hooks
• Desk and chair
• Dresser
• Dry-erase whiteboard (outside your door)
• Recycle bin
• Towel bar
• Twin bed (extra-long)
• Wardrobe
• Windows (blinds or window shades are standard)
• Wireless internet access
Things Most Students Bring:
• Bedding (extra-long sheets)
• Blue painter’s tape
• Clothes hangers
• Cups, glasses, and mugs
• Desk supplies
• Fan
• Flashlight with batteries
• Health kit (band-aids, thermometer, over-the-counter meds, etc.)
• Iron and ironing board
• Keurig-style coffee maker (without warming plate)
• Laundry bag or basket
• Laundry detergent (no pods or 3-in-1 product)
• Mini tool kit
• Multi-plug power strip with a surge protector
• Phone charger
• Pillows
• Posters and pictures (with damage-free hanging materials)
• Robe
• Rug (6x8 or smaller)
• Scissors
• Sewing kit
• Shower caddy or bathroom organizer
• Shower shoes
• Silverware
• Stapler
• Storage container
• Study lamp
• Television
• Towels
• Trash can
Appliance Limitations:
Refrigerators: One refrigerator per room– not to exceed 4.2 cubic feet, 115/120 volts, UL approved.
Microwaves: One microwave is allowed per room– not to exceed 700 watts, UL approved
Items to Leave at Home:
• Amplifiers
• Air or electric fryers*
• Bed risers (beds are designed to be lofted if desired)
• Candles, incense, or wax warmers*
• Coffee maker with exposed heating element*
• Drum sets
• Electric blankets
• Electric guitar
• Extension cords
• Espresso machines
• George Foreman-type grills/panini press*
• Halogen lamps*
• Hot plates*
• Hot tubs and pools
• Hoverboards and related equipment
• Humidifiers
• Masking/duct tape
• Multi-plug adapters without surge protection*
• Pets (except fish)
• Rice cookers or crock pots*
• Space heaters*
• Street signs
• String, rope, or LED lights of any kind*
• Toaster or toaster oven*
• Water guns or pistols
• Weapons of any kind
• Wireless router
*These items are prohibited by the Uniform Fire Code and City of Des Moines Housing Code and/or are considered a fire hazard. Refer to the drake.edu/ residencelife/residencehallandbook/#appliances. Any unapproved appliance discovered inn a room will be removed.