Electrical appliances permitted in the rooms are coffee pots, air-popcorn poppers, hair dryers, curling irons and irons. Microwave ovens, deep fat fryers, open skillets, toasters, convection ovens, etc. are not permitted in the rooms. Refrigerator meets Underwriter's Laboratory safety standards. Refrigerators cannot be in closets. The University reserves the right to search the refrigerator at any time.
Every room is assigned a telephone number and equipped with a telephone outlet.
Students are responsible for bringing their own instruments. There is no monthly telephone bill except for long distance service. Students may bring an FCC approved touch-tone telephone from home or purchase one from a retail outlet. Due to the closeness of the frequency channels, cordless phones tend to have static on the line when used in the dormitories. Long distance service is available on an individual basis by making application to the HSU Cowboy Calling Network.