All rooms have a phone line provided in the room. Local service is provided at no charge. Pay phones are also located in public areas throughout the halls. Appliances Small electrical appliances such as hair dryers, stereos, computers, TVs, and small microwaves, may be used in residence hall rooms. However, amplifiers and appliances such as hot plates, toaster ovens, and refrigerators larger than 3.5 cubic feet are not permitted.
Cooking creates a potentially deadly fire hazard, pest problems, and sanitation concerns.
ESU's Associated Student Government and the Residence Hall Association make a limited number of room size refrigerators available for rent to residence hall students. Information about refrigerator rental is mailed out at the time room assignments are sent, during early June. Units of 2.0 and 3.7 cubic feet will be available for students to rent. Students may also bring their own refrigerator provided it is no larger than 3.5 cubic feet. Micro-Refrigerators are refrigerators that support a small microwave unit.