What to Bring and Not to Bring to RBC
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •At the Office of Residence Life at RBC our first priority is the safety of our students, followed closely by the need to develop and maintain a positive community environment within the halls. With that in mind, please see below a list (not all-inclusive) of items that are prohibited from student apartments, followed by a list of items we suggest/encourage students to bring with them. If you have any questions,as always feel free to email us at residencelife@rbc.edu or give us a call at 804-862-6161.
What to Bring and What NOT to Bring to Richard Bland College Residence Halls!
What NOT to Bring (Prohibited Items):
• Air Conditioners• Alcohol (regardless of age)
• Antennas or Satellite Dishes
• Blocks to elevate bed (cinder blocks or bunking blocks)
• Bunsen burners or hot plates (including but not limited to George Foreman Grills,
griddles or electric skillets, electric woks, fondue pots or chocolate fountains,
S'Mores makers, waffle irons, and sandwich or quesadilla makers)
• Candles, candle warmers (including plug-in style air fresheners)
• Curtains, draperies, hangings, and other suspended decorative materials that are
NOT treated to be flame-resistant
• Deep fryers (Fry Daddy)
• Double-sided foam tape or duct tape
• Electric heaters or electric blankets
• Empty alcohol containers of any type
• Extension cords
• Fireworks, explosives, unsafe and/or flammable chemicals/liquids
(including charcoal lighter fluid)
• Fog machines
• Halogen lamps (any model or type)
• Illegal Drugs
• Individually owned (personal) large appliances including stove ranges,
washer/dryers, freezers, dishwashers
• Incense
• Lanterns
• Lava lamps
• Lighter fluid or charcoal that contains starter fluids
• LP (propane) gas grill canisters
• Multi-plug adapters
• Oil lamps
• Oil popcorn poppers
• Personal ceiling fans/lights or dimmer switches
• Personal door locks
• Pets (other than non-carnivorous fish). Fish tanks limited to no more than ten
(10) gallons
• Pressurized canisters (CO2 or scuba equipment, spray paint cans and helium
tanks). Exclusions are approved medical equipment (oxygen cylinders)
• Pull up/chin up bars
• Toaster Ovens
• Wall-mounted shelving, furniture, or fixtures
• Wall-mounted televisions
• Waterbeds
• Waxing elements
• Weapons (including martial arts practice equipment)
Permitted Items:
• Air popcorn poppers
• Air purifiers
• Blenders or mixers
• Bread machines
• Crock pots
• Dehumidifiers
• Electric can openers
• Gaming Systems (Nintendo Wii, X Box, etc.)
• Hot Pot/Soup Warmer
• Microwave (less than 1000 watts)
• Musical equipment and amplification devices (of an acceptable level), surround
sound speakers, flat screen TV (may NOT be wall-mounted)
• Power strips or Multi-plug devices with circuit breaker/surge protector
• Refrigerator (not to exceed 4.2 cubic feet)
• Rice cookers
• Steamers
• Toasters
• Stereo (with headphones)
• Vacuum cleaner, electric broom sweepers
• Vaporizer
Permitted Items IF they are UL Approved Appliances equipped with Auto Safety Shutoffs:
• Coffee pots
• Clothing iron or steamers
• Curling irons
• Hairdryers
Other suggested items to bring:
• Alarm clock
• Backpack
• Bathrobe
• Bicycle with durable lock
• Bedspread/Blanket
• Camera
• Can Opener
• Carpet or Scatter Rugs
• Cleaning supplies (students are expected to clean their own bathrooms and
apartments - housekeeping will NOT perform these duties)
• Clothes Drying Rack
• Coat Hangers
• Coaxial cable
• Computer
• Desk lamp (any non-halogen)
• Fan
• Flashlight (with extra batteries)
• Ironing Board
• Laundry Basket and Detergent
• Pictures/Posters **
• Pillow(s)
• Plants
• Postage Stamps
• School supplies
• Shower Shoes
• Storage Boxes or Foot Locker
• Television (cable-ready)
• Toiletries
• Towels/Washcloths
• Twin EXTRA LONG sheets
• Umbrella
• Utensils
** Due to the Commonwealth of Virginia's Fire Code regulations, the amount of combustible material that may be posted on doors, walls, and windows is significantly restricted. The Office of Residence Life can provide students with more specific information regarding this policy.