Open Flames
Because
a romantic glow can quickly become a killer inferno, Property
Management prohibits the use of open flames in dormitories. The
following
items are prohibited:
• Candles
• Incense
• Oil lamps
• Grill or hibachi (there are designated sites
 for grilling
on campus)
Electrical
Components
Certain electrical
components can pose risks to the health and safety of students
in a group living situation. For this reason, the following items
are prohibited in dorm rooms:
• Appliances
with heating elements including
hot plate, coffee pot, toaster
oven, sandwich
maker, toaster
• Stand alone microwave
ovens
• Halogen lamps
• Neon signs
• Octopus lights
• Two-prong extension
cords
• Air conditioners
of any kind
Personal Items to Leave at Home:
• One-of-a-kind, irreplaceable
items
• Large furniture
that will not fit in your room
Weapons
= Zero Tolerance
Weapons of any kind are prohibited on the University of Maine
campus.
A weapon is defined as: an instrument of offensive or defensive
combat, something to fight with, and is generally any device
capable of projecting a ball, pellet,
arrow, bullet, missile, shell, or other material.
This shall include, but
not be limited to, firearms, bows, rockets and slingshots.
Ammunition is any material
capable of being projected by a weapon and makes the weapon operational.
If you have questions or need more clarification on this issue,
contact Public Safety at 207-581-4040. |
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 If volunteering at a local shelter doesn’t
fulfill your need for animal companionship, students may keep fish
in a well-maintained bowl or tank of 10 or fewer gallons.
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Chemicals and cleaners
can pose serious health risks, even death!
The following items are prohibited
in student residence rooms:
Bleach
Ammonia
Drain cleaners
Insecticides
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Don’t
Bring
• Ashtrays and spit
cups.
All UMaine
residence halls are
tobacco free
• Drug paraphernalia
• Illegal, controlled
substances
For additional guidance
on Policies and Regulations affecting students, please visit the Student
Handbook online. This link will open in a new window.
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