Unfortunately, we’re not able to allow extra mini fridges in rooms due to electrical capacity and safety guidelines. Each room is limited to one mini fridge and microwave. If you need an additional fridge as part of an approved ADA accommodation, please contact Student Accessibility Services before your arrival to discuss options.
Yes! Bunking pins and basic tools are available at the area desk that serves your residence hall. Please note – the safety rail provided on your bed is a critical safety feature for beds any higher than 30 inches from the ground.
Building loft furniture instructions.
The elevators will be unlocked during move-in day but will be secured before and after move-in. Each elevator is equipped with an access reader just like the exterior doors of our buildings and will require your FLASHcard to authorize access. Once authorized, you will be able to push the button for the floor you select.
All furniture provided in your room must remain in the room. Due to storage limitations, we’re unable to remove or store furniture. If you need adjustments for an approved ADA accommodation, please contact Student Accessibility Services before your arrival to arrange any necessary changes.
Carts will be available at your hall’s check-in location on move-in day. Supplies are limited and wait times may occur, so we encourage you to bring your own cart or dolly, if possible, for faster and easier unloading.
Students may use the restrooms on their floor or in their room. Guest restrooms are available in some buildings, usually on the first floor. If you’re unsure where the nearest restroom is for guests, just ask the staff at check-in – they'll be happy to direct you.
Email housing@kent.edu with your request.
Pets are not permitted in the residence halls, student rooms, or public areas of the halls. This policy includes the pets of guests. Students who are approved for an Assistance Animal must abide by the Policy on Reasonable Accommodations and Assistance Animals in University Housing. For more information regarding the Policy on Reasonable Accommodations an Assistance Animals in University Housing visit this site.
If you’d like to switch rooms before move-in, a room swap process is available during the last full week in July. Availability depends on other students who are also looking to swap rooms. To participate in room swap, simply log into the . After the semester begins, the campus wide room change process opens following the third week of the fall semester.
