<p>For double dorm rooms, do students always share a small 2 1/2 cubic foot refrigerator or do some roommates each bring their own refrigerators? My question really is, is each student allowed to bring their own refrigerator or does the school have a strict "one refrigerator per room" policy? What do Wellesley students do in practice (verses what is the policy)?</p>
<p>Thanks in advance.</p>
<p>I've never heard any policy about a limit on number of fridges, nor can I remember one in regards to size.</p>
<p>In practice, share one. Or none. Dorms have a kitchen on every floor with a fridge. Food theft is common though. The meal plan is all you can eat, meaning personal fridges are used for for take out leftovers, midnight snacks, extra eggs from the convenience store, or booze (if that's your thing). I imagine people who have to get dressed to get to their dining hall would stockpile food, so consider a bigger size if your daughter would live in Munger or Shafer. Refridgerators can be bought cheaply off of other students at the end of the year, and sometimes at the beginning too (though not as cheaply).</p>
<p>I've never heard of any restrictions regarding the number of refrigerators in a room, either, but space constraints will play a large role in choosing a model. A small, cube-sized fridge will fit under a desk or a lofted bed (with extra lifters), but anything larger will occupy what might be precious wall-space. One fridge is usually a squeeze ... two would be a pain in most rooms. There was a size restriction while I was there--nothing larger than the size just bigger than the cubes. I can't remember the cubic feet measurements, and I'm not sure if they apply, anymore; the housing information packet should say if these restrictions still stand.</p>
<p>Also, keep storage issues in mind. A larger refrigerator takes two storage stickers, which is all some students get--and you can only pack so much stuff into them. </p>
<p>Buying a cheap refrigerator from another student is a good option, and being without one really isn't much of an inconvenience. You can't remove food from the dining halls (to save for later, for example) unless it's a piece of fruit or a bagel or something, so leftovers will only come from going out or ordering in. </p>
<p>I saw plenty of people in singles with their own fridges, but I never saw a double, triple, or quad with more than one. Space is more important than having your own appliances :)</p>
<p>Just share one. You'll have more space and use less electricity.</p>