FL · reviewed 2026-07-09

University of Florida dorm appliance rules

Personal fridge up to 12 cu ft. Personal microwave up to 1500 W. Here’s the school’s exact wording, with a link straight to the source.

12 cu ftmini-fridge
1500 Wmicrowave
Publishes numeric capspolicy model

Notable banned or restricted items

From the same official source. Not exhaustive — read the full policy for your hall.

Compliant picks

Products within University of Florida’s published limit

Midea WHD-113FSS1 stainless steel double-door 3.1 cu ft compact refrigerator with freezer Within published limit

Midea 3.1 Cu Ft Double Door Compact Refrigerator with Freezer (WHD-113FSS1)

3.1 cu ft

3.1 cu ft is within this school's published 12.0 cu ft cap as of the source date. Confirm your specific hall.

Specs & buy links
Frigidaire EFR376 retro coral 3.2 cu ft mini fridge with built-in bottle opener Within published limit

Frigidaire Retro 3.2 Cu. Ft. Mini Fridge (EFR376)

3.2 cu ft

3.2 cu ft is within this school's published 12.0 cu ft cap as of the source date. Confirm your specific hall.

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Insignia NS-CF26BK9 black 2.6 cu ft compact mini fridge Within published limit

Insignia 2.6 Cu. Ft. Mini Fridge (NS-CF26BK9)

2.6 cu ft

2.6 cu ft is within this school's published 12.0 cu ft cap as of the source date. Confirm your specific hall.

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Danby Designer DCR044A2BSLDD stainless 4.4 cu ft compact refrigerator Within published limit

Danby Designer 4.4 Cu. Ft. Compact Refrigerator (DCR044A2BSLDD)

4.4 cu ft

4.4 cu ft is within this school's published 12.0 cu ft cap as of the source date. Confirm your specific hall.

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BLACK+DECKER BCRK43V stainless-look 4.3 cu ft single-door compact refrigerator Within published limit

BLACK+DECKER 4.3 Cu. Ft. Compact Refrigerator (BCRK43V)

4.3 cu ft

4.3 cu ft is within this school's published 12.0 cu ft cap as of the source date. Confirm your specific hall.

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Midea WHS-65LSS1 stainless steel 1.6 cu ft compact refrigerator Within published limit

Midea 1.6 Cu. Ft. Compact Refrigerator (WHS-65LSS1)

1.6 cu ft

1.6 cu ft is within this school's published 12.0 cu ft cap as of the source date. Confirm your specific hall.

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Frigidaire EFR451 Platinum Series stainless 4.5 cu ft two-door compact refrigerator Within published limit

Frigidaire Platinum Series 4.5 Cu. Ft. 2-Door Compact Refrigerator (EFR451)

4.5 cu ft

4.5 cu ft is within this school's published 12.0 cu ft cap as of the source date. Confirm your specific hall.

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BLACK+DECKER EM720CB7 stainless steel 0.7 cu ft 700W countertop microwave Within published limit

BLACK+DECKER 0.7 Cu Ft 700W Digital Microwave Oven (EM720CB7)

700 W · 0.7 cu ft

700 W is within this school's published 1500 W cap as of the source date.

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Toshiba EM925A5A-SS stainless steel 0.9 cu ft 900W countertop microwave Within published limit

Toshiba 0.9 Cu Ft 900W Countertop Microwave Oven (EM925A5A-SS) — exceeds common 700W dorm cap

900 W · 0.9 cu ft

900 W is within this school's published 1500 W cap as of the source date.

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COMFEE' EM720CPL-PM pearl white 0.7 cu ft 700W countertop microwave Within published limit

COMFEE' 0.7 Cu Ft 700W Countertop Microwave Oven (EM720CPL-PM)

700 W · 0.7 cu ft

700 W is within this school's published 1500 W cap as of the source date.

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Farberware FMO07ABTBKA black 0.7 cu ft 700W countertop microwave Within published limit

Farberware Classic 0.7 Cu Ft 700W Countertop Microwave Oven (FMO07ABTBKA)

700 W · 0.7 cu ft

700 W is within this school's published 1500 W cap as of the source date.

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Nostalgia RMO7AQ retro aqua 0.7 cu ft 700W countertop microwave Within published limit

Nostalgia Retro 0.7 Cu Ft 700W Countertop Microwave Oven (RMO7AQ)

700 W · 0.7 cu ft

700 W is within this school's published 1500 W cap as of the source date.

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Koolatron 3.1 cu ft compact fridge and Total Chef 700W microwave dorm combo Within published limit

Koolatron 3.1 Cu Ft Compact Fridge + Total Chef 700W Microwave Combo

3.1 cu ft fridge · 700 W

3.1 cu ft is within this school's published 12.0 cu ft cap as of the source date. Confirm your specific hall.

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University of Florida appliance FAQ

What size mini-fridge is allowed at University of Florida?

University of Florida's housing office publishes a personal-fridge cap of 12 cubic feet as of 2026-07-09. A store-bought fridge at or under that size is within the published limit; confirm your specific hall.

What microwave wattage is allowed at University of Florida?

University of Florida caps personal microwaves at 1500 watts as of 2026-07-09.

Does being "within the published limit" guarantee University of Florida will allow the appliance?

No. It means the product’s published spec is at or under the school’s published cap as of the source date. Halls vary, rules change, and enforcement differs. Always confirm on the official housing page.

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