For all the incoming students planning to live in residence in September, a friendly reminder if you're planning to go out and buy your own mini fridge this summer... don't do it! You aren't allowed to bring your own personal fridge into your dorm room effective September 2010.
Effective September 2010, residence students are not permitted to bring personal refrigerators into the residence buildings. Students interested in having a refrigerator in their room can make arrangements with the University's contractor
Coldex, which is a service that allows you to rent a 3 or 5 cubic foot refrigerator during the academic year.
Yup, there's a 'fridge monopoly' going on at Mac. The university claims that "This policy ensures all refrigerators entering the residence buildings are properly cleaned, energy efficient and in good working order: this assists the University in providing a safe and healthy living environment in residence and contributes to the University's sustainability efforts."
Note:- Bunk and Loft rooms are provided a refrigerator
- Only one refrigerator is permitted per bedroom
- Apartment and Suite units contain a full sized refrigerator in the kitchen area
- Traditional-style residences have kitchen facilities on each floor, where a full-sized refrigerator is available for your use.
Move-in:- If you make arrangements in advance with Coldex, your refrigerator will be in your room at move-in; Coldex will return at the end of the academic year and retrieve the unit. It's that simple!
- As personal refrigerators are not permitted, if you bring one at move-in, it will not be unloaded and you will be asked to send it home with your family and friends.
Housing & Conference Services appreciates your cooperation and understanding as we work towards providing a safe and comfortable environment for you, while also setting responsible sustainability goals.
COSTS AS OF 2014-15
3 Cubic Foot Refrigerator - Two Semesters - $130.00 - includes taxes and $25 refundable deposit
Large Bar Refrigerator - Two Semesters - $145.00 - includes taxes and $25 refundable deposit
14 Inch Television - Two Semesters - $125.00 - includes taxes and $25 refundable deposit
14 Inch Television-DVD Combo - Two Semesters - $190.00 - includes taxes and $25 refundable deposit
5 Cubic Foot Freezer - Two Semesters - $160.00 - includes taxes and $25 refundable deposit
7 Cubic Foot Freezer - Two Semesters - $180.00 - includes taxes and $25 refundable deposit
DO YOU AGREE WITH THE 'FRIDGE MONOPOLY' HAPPENING AT MAC? Click here to view the MacInsiders discussion and post your thoughts!