• Alarm clock, radio
• Area rug, trash can, cleaning supplies
• Blankets, bedding, pillows
• Can opener, pots/pans, utensils
• Computer, TV, gaming systems
• Curtains with tension rods
• Dishes, cups, flatware
• Multi-outlet extensions — must have UL listed surge protectors with a self-tripping breaker
• Flashlight and batteries
• Iron, small ironing board, laundry supplies
• Microwave, small refrigerator — also available for rent as one unit. Please click here for more info.
• Poster putty, removable wall hooks; products that won’t damage the walls
• Posters, family pictures
• Plants, small fish tank
• Shower caddie, toiletries, towels
• Study lamp
• Umbrella, rain boots

Belmont Abbey College is under the direction of the local fire marshal and the following are via their mandates.

Please keep these fire and safety regulations in mind

• Microwave ovens cannot exceed 700 watts
• Small refrigerators cannot exceed 2.5 amps
• Microwaves and refrigerators must be plugged directly into the wall outlet
• Microwaves and refrigerators must maintain reasonable standards of sanitation and cannot be placed in a closet or other enclosure
• There must be 24 inch clearance between the ceiling and anything near it.
• All surge protectors must be 18 inches off the floor.
• Radios, stereos, computers, desk lamps, small televisions, and other small appliances must be kept in safe operating condition
• All approved combustible materials (paint, paint thinner) must be stored in a metal box in a well ventilated area
• Sprinkler pipes and heads can not have anything hanging from them and must have a 24 inch clearance.

Prohibited Items

• NO extension cords
• NO open element appliances (i.e., hot plates, broilers, space heaters, immersion heaters, ovens, toasters, “George Foreman”-type grills, or kerosene heaters)
• NO power tools
• NO sun lamps
• NO outside antennae
• NO tampering with electrical systems
• NO placing cords under an item (like a rug) or taping them across the floor
• NO candles
• NO incense
• NO halogen or touchier lamps
• NO lava lamps
• NO paper lamps
• NO Christmas tree lights unless LED
• NO cords across floors or under rugs
• NO Kerosene lamps or any gas powered appliance
• NO firearms and other dangerous (knives with a longer than 2 inch blade, dangerous weapons, slingshots, explosives, air guns, paintball guns, unapproved inflammable fluids and materials, kerosene heaters, dangerous chemical mixtures, fireworks or propelled missiles or any item which is used in a threatening manner)
• NO painted walls or wallpaper
• NO nails, screws, or hooks into woodwork, walls, or ceilings
• NO contact paper, decals, and bumper stickers affixed to university property.
• NO personal lofts, waterbeds, and/or wood paneling
• NO items hanging from ceiling – including plants, netting, blankets, etc
• Ceiling tiles can not be removed
• Window screens can not be removed.  At least one window cannot be blocked.  There must be a clear space on the floor to get to the window without moving items out of the way.
• NO drug paraphernalia (this can cause removal from campus housing)
• NO alcohol, alcohol containers in Poellath, O’Connell, St. Scholastica, and St. Benedict
• No personal handheld vaporizers (this is different from e-cigs)
• NO alcohol or drug related décor or games
• NO open flame or ember devices such as candles, incense, hookahs or oil lamps
• NO trash or dirty clothes piled on the floor
• NO pets or pet paraphernalia (except fish)

Belmont Abbey has partnered with Laundry View to provide students with helpful tools for laundry. Students may use laundryview.com to monitor the status of washers and dryers. Students can also view when are peak use times in the laundry room and when usage is slow.

Laundry facilities are located in the lower level of O’Connell, the back of the first Cuthbert Allen apartment, and in each Poellath, St. Benedict, and St. Scholastica halls. There is no need to bring quarters to operate the washers and dryers; simply press start on the machines. You must bring/use your own laundry detergent.

For all Maintenance issues, please contact your Resident Assistant or the Office of Residence Life immediately to have the repairs addressed. You can also report a problem at laundryview.com.

Do you need mechanical, structural or entomic assistance? Then you need to go here for your maintenance request!

All mail and packages can be sent to:

Student Name
100 Belmont-Mt. Holly Road
Belmont, NC 28012

For full policies of the Residence Life office, please refer to our student handbook: 2023-2024 Student Handbook

Each student is provided with a copy of these Residence Life Emergency Guidelines:  Emergency Residence Life Guidelines

You can call our Residence Life Office at 704-461-7371.