Sacramento State Housing Community Guide 2025-2026 - Flipbook - Page 33
Dart Boards
Hard-tip darts and dart boards are not allowed in residence halls because they can cause bodily harm and damage to rooms.
Drugs and Drug Paraphernalia
Drugs, narcotics, controlled substances, and/or drug paraphernalia are prohibited in the residence halls and University-affiliated housing. Nor is it permitted on
university property or at university-sponsored events. Except as lawfully prescribed, drugs are prohibited. Medical marijuana cards are not recognized in the
residence halls or the housing complex. The following are prohibited in the residence halls, on university property, and at university sponsored events:
• Use, possession, and/or distribution of drugs, narcotics, or controlled substances;
• Being under the influence of a controlled substance;
• Use of marijuana in any form;
• Prohibition of Drug paraphernalia includes the possession, distribution, selling, storing, trading, and/or displaying for decorative purposes;
• Drug paraphernalia includes any item fashioned to facilitate drug use (pipes, bongs, etc.)
• Possession or use of items that conceal or disguise drug use.
Furthermore, University Housing Services staff may investigate a possible drug policy violation based on reasonable evidence. Evidence of drug use can include,
but is not limited to, smell, smoke, seeds, residue, presence of odor, fans, towels near or under doors, open windows, attempts to mask scents, residue, bongs,
pipes, clips, plant cultivation, etc. Depending on the severity, sanctions for all drug violations may include Parental/Guardian Notification, Educational, Housing
Probation, Housing removal, and referrals to University Student Conduct.
Electrical or Battery-Operated Appliances
Any electrical or battery-operated appliance with an exposed heating element or that gives off intense heat is prohibited. The appliance policy and guidelines
consider fire safety when determining whether an appliance is acceptable for use in the residential community. If residents have questions regarding whether an
appliance is permissible in the residential community, they should ask their residence hall staff.
Before using an acceptable appliance, please thoroughly review the policy, as many items, though permitted in the residence halls, have restrictions on where
appliances must be located when in use.
The following specific restrictions to appliance use in the residence halls apply:
• Appliances with an open heating coil(s), heating element(s), or heated open-plate surfaces are prohibited in the residence halls. This includes but is not
limited to, hot plates, indoor grills or griddle plates not fully enclosed, hot oil fryers, personal space heaters, sun lamps, candle warmers, devices that melt
or warm wax, and all other appliances and devices with open heating coils and/or plated heating surfaces.
• Kitchen only use: Acceptable appliances for use in a kitchen or kitchenette are limited to “George Foreman” style electric grills, fully enclosed air fryers,
toasters, toaster ovens/crock pots with automatic shut-off features, rice cookers, and air poppers.
• Student Bedrooms: Acceptable appliances for use in a bedroom are limited to fully enclosed coffee makers (e.g., Keurig, Nespresso, etc.), electric kettles
with lids, and blenders.
• Refrigerators are permitted (one per room), provided they do not exceed 4.5 cubic feet or draw more than 1.5 running amps.
• Microwaves are permitted under 700 watts (only one per room).
• Non-cooking appliances: Halogen lamps are prohibited in residence halls. Only compact fluorescent bulbs may be used
in residence hall lighting fixtures. Black lights are also prohibited.
• All electrical appliances and devices must be UL-approved.
• Residents are prohibited from storing or leaving appliances in community kitchens within the residence halls.
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