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A versioned snapshot of 13 publishable campus-rule records from 3 California public universities, with official sources, scope, and verification logs. The sample is descriptive and not nationally representative.
DIRECT ANSWER
13 publishable records from 3 institutions.
This release includes every campus-rule record that passed the normalized publication gate at the cutoff. It preserves one approved verify result instead of turning assignment-dependent bed guidance into a universal claim.
Coverage boundary: Descriptive of the included records only. The dataset is not a national, state-wide, or statistically representative sample of colleges or residence halls.
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SUPPORTED ANALYSES
Counts the dataset can support.
These are descriptive counts, not national estimates. No percentage is published. Each result includes its numerator, denominator, population, cutoff, missing-data treatment, version, methodology, and underlying table.
Definitive versus verify records
12 of 13 published records are definitive; the remaining 1 record is explicitly marked verify.
- Numerator
- 12
- Denominator
- 13
- Population
- All 13 rule records in Dorm Rules Index version 1.0.0.
- Cutoff
- Missing data
- No included record is omitted. Verify and unknown statuses count as non-definitive rather than being converted into a policy claim.
- Dataset
- Version 1.0.0
- Method
- Research methodology
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Provided | 3 |
| Allowed | 2 |
| Prohibited | 3 |
| Restricted | 4 |
| Verify | 1 |
Appliance-related policy coverage
6 of 13 published records concern appliance provisions or restrictions.
- Numerator
- 6
- Denominator
- 13
- Population
- All 13 rule records in version 1.0.0; the numerator is the subset tagged appliances from its normalized subject and approved wording.
- Cutoff
- Missing data
- Records without the appliances topic remain in the denominator. The absence of an appliance record is not interpreted as permission, prohibition, or missing campus policy.
- Dataset
- Version 1.0.0
- Method
- Research methodology
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Provided | 2 |
| Prohibited | 2 |
| Restricted | 2 |
Bed-size record certainty
2 of 3 bed-size-related records are definitive; 1 remains verify because its scope varies by assignment.
- Numerator
- 2
- Denominator
- 3
- Population
- The 3 records tagged bed_size in version 1.0.0.
- Cutoff
- Missing data
- Institutions without a bed-size record would be absent from this record-level population. A verify status remains non-definitive and is not filled from another institution.
- Dataset
- Version 1.0.0
- Method
- Research methodology
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Definitive | 2 |
| Verify | 1 |
Move-in restriction coverage
2 of 3 included institutions have a publishable move-in-arrival record at the cutoff.
- Numerator
- 2
- Denominator
- 3
- Population
- All 3 institutions represented in version 1.0.0.
- Cutoff
- Missing data
- An included institution without a move-in-arrival record remains in the denominator as missing coverage. Missing coverage is not interpreted as no move-in restriction.
- Dataset
- Version 1.0.0
- Method
- Research methodology
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Publishable move-in record | 2 |
| No included move-in record | 1 |
ACCESSIBLE HTML DATA
All 13 rule records.
Read the same records without downloading a file. Conditions and exceptions stay beside the approved wording; official sources remain the authority.
| Record | Institution and subject | Status and approved wording | Scope, conditions, and exceptions | Verification and source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
sdsu.bed-size-rulebed_size |
San Diego State UniversityBed-size guidance · amenity | verify SDSU Housing says first-year buildings use Twin XL beds, while bed sizes in sophomore and upper-division buildings vary and should be confirmed in the assignment email before purchasing bedding. |
SDSU on-campus housing for Fall 2026 Conditions: First-year buildings use Twin XL beds; other bed sizes vary by assignment. Exceptions: Students outside first-year housing should wait for the assignment email before buying bedding. | Verified: Move-in Fall 2026 | SDSU — San Diego State University Housing |
sdsu.first-year-appliancesappliances, room_provision |
San Diego State UniversityFirst-year room appliances · amenity | provided SDSU Housing says each first-year room includes a mini-fridge with freezer and a microwave, and residents may not bring an additional mini-fridge. |
SDSU first-year rooms for Fall 2026 Conditions: The provision applies only to SDSU first-year rooms. Exceptions: An additional mini-fridge is not permitted. | Verified: Move-in Fall 2026 | SDSU — San Diego State University Housing |
sdsu.kitchen-appliance-ruleappliances |
San Diego State UniversitySmall kitchen appliances and prohibited equipment · item | restricted SDSU Housing limits small kitchen appliance use to apartment kitchens, the Tepeyac and Tacuba kitchenettes, or designated community kitchens, and lists personal refrigerators, space heaters, hot plates, portable stoves, and portable air conditioners among equipment not permitted in on-campus residential communities. |
SDSU on-campus residential communities for Fall 2026 Conditions: Small appliances may be used only in apartment kitchens, the Tepeyac and Tacuba kitchenettes, or designated community kitchens. | Verified: Move-in Fall 2026 | SDSU — San Diego State University Housing |
sdsu.micromobility-rulemicromobility, prohibited_items |
San Diego State UniversityBike and electric micromobility storage · item | prohibited SDSU Housing does not permit bicycles, electric bicycles, scooters, or their batteries inside residential buildings, including student rooms; they must be stored and charged in designated micromobility storage areas. |
SDSU residential buildings for Fall 2026 Conditions: Covered storage is first-come, first-served. Bicycles must be registered with University Police. Devices and associated batteries must use designated storage and charging areas. | Verified: Move-in Fall 2026 | SDSU — San Diego State University Housing |
berkeley.bedding-laundrybed_size |
University of California, BerkeleyTraditional residence-hall bedding and laundry · amenity | allowed UC Berkeley Housing lists Twin XL sheets and high-efficiency laundry detergent for traditional residence halls and suites, with liquid detergent strongly recommended because pods may not dissolve well in current machines. |
UC Berkeley traditional residence halls and suites Conditions: Twin XL bedding and high-efficiency detergent are listed for traditional residence halls and suites. Liquid detergent is strongly recommended; it is not stated as mandatory. Exceptions: Apartment bed sizes and provisions differ by location. | Verified: Move-In Checklist - Housing — UC Berkeley Housing |
berkeley.go-bagpreparedness |
University of California, Berkeley72-hour preparedness go bag · item | allowed UC Berkeley Housing includes a go bag with 72 hours of essential items in its traditional residence-hall and suite checklist. |
UC Berkeley traditional residence halls and suites Conditions: The checklist recommends a preparedness bag containing 72 hours of essential items. Exceptions: The page does not provide a complete contents methodology. | Verified: Move-In Checklist - Housing — UC Berkeley Housing |
berkeley.microchill-ruleappliances, room_provision |
University of California, BerkeleyResidence-hall MicroChill unit · amenity | provided UC Berkeley Housing says each residence hall room includes a MicroChill refrigerator-and-microwave combination and does not allow personal microwaves or refrigerators in residence hall rooms. |
UC Berkeley residence hall rooms Conditions: Residence halls only; apartment provisions differ on the same source page. Exceptions: This record does not generalize to every campus apartment. | Verified: Move-In Checklist - Housing — UC Berkeley Housing |
berkeley.move-in-2026move_in |
University of California, BerkeleyMove-in arrival requirements · item | restricted UC Berkeley Housing schedules new incoming undergraduate move-in for August 17-19, 2026, and tells students to bring their move-in barcode and QR code, time-slot confirmation, printed parking permit, and valid government-issued photo ID or approved alternative. |
UC Berkeley new incoming undergraduate move-in for Fall 2026 Conditions: Students receive an assigned date and select a time slot for their assigned building day. Exceptions: The housing portal and current email instructions control the student-specific assignment. | Verified: Move-In - Housing — UC Berkeley Housing |
berkeley.residence-hall-restrictionsappliances, prohibited_items |
University of California, BerkeleySelected residence-hall restrictions · item | prohibited UC Berkeley Housing lists personal microwaves and refrigerators, plug-in decorative string lights, open-coil cooking devices, wireless routers, air fryers, pressure cookers, hot plates, removable wallpaper, personal shower heads, and extra furniture before settling in among items not to bring to residence halls. |
UC Berkeley residence halls Conditions: The source distinguishes residence halls from apartments. Exceptions: Some battery-operated or non-heating alternatives are described separately on the official page. | Verified: Move-In Checklist - Housing — UC Berkeley Housing |
ucla.appliance-rulesappliances, prohibited_items |
University of California, Los AngelesListed prohibited room and building items · item | prohibited UCLA Housing lists halogen lamps, coffee makers, hot-water dispensers, toasters, toaster ovens, freestanding microwaves, open-coil appliances, space heaters, air-conditioning units, and materials for lofting beds among items not allowed in rooms or buildings. |
UCLA on-campus rooms or buildings Conditions: The official page's item-level wording and current exceptions control. | Verified: What to Bring - What Not to Bring | Housing — UCLA Housing |
ucla.mini-fridge-ruleappliances |
University of California, Los AngelesMini-fridge and microwave · item | restricted UCLA Housing allows one mini-fridge per room. Students may bring their own mini-fridge or rent a combination MicroFridge; UCLA prohibits a separate freestanding microwave because of limited electrical capacity. |
UCLA on-campus residence hall rooms Conditions: No more than one mini-fridge is allowed per room. Exceptions: A separate freestanding microwave is prohibited. | Verified: What to Bring - What Not to Bring | Housing — UCLA Housing |
ucla.move-in-2026move_in |
University of California, Los AngelesMove-in arrival requirements · item | restricted UCLA Housing schedules on-campus move-in for September 16-19, 2026, says assigned dates and times will be available in late August, and advises students to pack light. |
UCLA on-campus housing move-in for Fall 2026 Conditions: Students are assigned a move-in date, time, and unloading zone. | Verified: Moving into On-Campus Housing | Housing — UCLA Housing |
ucla.room-furnishingsbed_size, room_provision |
University of California, Los AngelesRoom furnishings and bed size · amenity | provided UCLA Housing says each resident's room is furnished with a bed, desk, desk chair, and storage space, and tells residents to bring linens for a 36-by-80-inch extra-long twin bed. |
UCLA on-campus residence hall rooms Conditions: Residents supply linens sized for a 36-by-80-inch extra-long twin bed. | Verified: What to Bring - What Not to Bring | Housing — UCLA Housing |
SOURCE AND VERIFICATION LOG
The event behind each record.
Dates describe this fixed release. The live campus repository continues to monitor sources; later changes require a new dataset version.
| Record ID | Official source | Source check | Verification event | Decision and expiry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
sdsu.bed-size-rule |
Move-in Fall 2026 | SDSUSan Diego State University Housing · official_move_in | automated multi model · source approved | verification.sdsu.bed-size-rule.20260818-auto-1Dorm, Sorted. automated source verification · automated multi model |
approved · unanimousVerified · valid at cutoff through |
sdsu.first-year-appliances |
Move-in Fall 2026 | SDSUSan Diego State University Housing · official_move_in | automated multi model · source approved | verification.sdsu.first-year-appliances.20260818-auto-1Dorm, Sorted. automated source verification · automated multi model |
approved · unanimousVerified · valid at cutoff through |
sdsu.kitchen-appliance-rule |
Move-in Fall 2026 | SDSUSan Diego State University Housing · official_move_in | automated multi model · source approved | verification.sdsu.kitchen-appliance-rule.20260818-auto-1Dorm, Sorted. automated source verification · automated multi model |
approved · unanimousVerified · valid at cutoff through |
sdsu.micromobility-rule |
Move-in Fall 2026 | SDSUSan Diego State University Housing · official_move_in | automated multi model · source approved | verification.sdsu.micromobility-rule.20260818-auto-1Dorm, Sorted. automated source verification · automated multi model |
approved · unanimousVerified · valid at cutoff through |
berkeley.bedding-laundry |
Move-In Checklist - HousingUC Berkeley Housing · official_housing | automated multi model · source approved | verification.berkeley.bedding-laundry.20260818-auto-1Dorm, Sorted. automated source verification · automated multi model |
approved · unanimousVerified · valid at cutoff through |
berkeley.go-bag |
Move-In Checklist - HousingUC Berkeley Housing · official_housing | automated multi model · source approved | verification.berkeley.go-bag.20260818-auto-1Dorm, Sorted. automated source verification · automated multi model |
approved · unanimousVerified · valid at cutoff through |
berkeley.microchill-rule |
Move-In Checklist - HousingUC Berkeley Housing · official_housing | automated multi model · source approved | verification.berkeley.microchill-rule.20260818-auto-1Dorm, Sorted. automated source verification · automated multi model |
approved · unanimousVerified · valid at cutoff through |
berkeley.move-in-2026 |
Move-In - HousingUC Berkeley Housing · official_move_in | automated multi model · source approved | verification.berkeley.move-in-2026.20260818-auto-1Dorm, Sorted. automated source verification · automated multi model |
approved · unanimousVerified · valid at cutoff through |
berkeley.residence-hall-restrictions |
Move-In Checklist - HousingUC Berkeley Housing · official_housing | automated multi model · source approved | verification.berkeley.residence-hall-restrictions.20260818-auto-1Dorm, Sorted. automated source verification · automated multi model |
approved · unanimousVerified · valid at cutoff through |
ucla.appliance-rules |
What to Bring - What Not to Bring | HousingUCLA Housing · official_housing | automated multi model · source approved | verification.ucla.appliance-rules.20260818-auto-1Dorm, Sorted. automated source verification · automated multi model |
approved · unanimousVerified · valid at cutoff through |
ucla.mini-fridge-rule |
What to Bring - What Not to Bring | HousingUCLA Housing · official_housing | automated multi model · source approved | verification.ucla.mini-fridge-rule.20260818-auto-1Dorm, Sorted. automated source verification · automated multi model |
approved · unanimousVerified · valid at cutoff through |
ucla.move-in-2026 |
Moving into On-Campus Housing | HousingUCLA Housing · official_move_in | automated multi model · source approved | verification.ucla.move-in-2026.20260818-auto-1Dorm, Sorted. automated source verification · automated multi model |
approved · unanimousVerified · valid at cutoff through |
ucla.room-furnishings |
What to Bring - What Not to Bring | HousingUCLA Housing · official_housing | automated multi model · source approved | verification.ucla.room-furnishings.20260818-auto-1Dorm, Sorted. automated source verification · automated multi model |
approved · unanimousVerified · valid at cutoff through |
DATA DICTIONARY
CSV fields, documented.
The JSON Schema documents the nested JSON. This table defines every flat CSV column in order.
| Field | Label | Type | Definition |
|---|---|---|---|
dataset_version | Dataset version | string | Immutable semantic version for this release. |
cutoff_date | Data cutoff | date | Last date on which a record could qualify for this release. |
record_id | Record ID | string | Stable campus-rule identifier from the normalized source repository. |
institution_id | Institution ID | string | Stable Dorm, Sorted. institution identifier. |
institution_name | Institution name | string | Official institution name stored with the rule scope. |
subject_type | Subject type | enum | Whether the normalized subject is an item or amenity. |
subject_id | Subject ID | string | Stable normalized item or amenity identifier. |
subject_name | Subject name | string | Human-readable normalized subject name. |
topics | Analysis topics | pipe-delimited strings | Documented topical classifications used only to select records for aggregate analysis. |
status | Rule status | enum | One of provided, allowed, prohibited, restricted, verify, or unknown. |
definitive | Definitive | boolean | True only when status is not verify or unknown and the publication gate selected the rule. |
statement | Public statement | string | Verified public wording approved by the current verification event. |
scope_label | Scope label | string | Plain-language population or housing context to which the rule applies. |
system_id | System ID | nullable string | University-system scope when the source establishes one; null does not imply system-wide applicability. |
campus_id | Campus ID | nullable string | Campus-level scope when narrower than the institution. |
residence_hall_id | Residence hall ID | nullable string | Residence-hall scope when the record is building-specific. |
room_type_id | Room type ID | nullable string | Room-type scope when the record is room-type-specific. |
academic_year | Academic year | nullable string | Academic-year scope when explicitly established. |
conditions | Conditions | pipe-delimited strings | Qualifications that must remain attached to the statement. |
exceptions | Exceptions | pipe-delimited strings | Documented limits or exceptions that must remain attached to the statement. |
official_source_ids | Official source IDs | pipe-delimited strings | Stable identifiers for the official sources supporting the record. |
official_source_titles | Official source titles | pipe-delimited strings | Titles supplied by the publishing institutions. |
official_source_publishers | Official source publishers | pipe-delimited strings | University or housing office responsible for each source. |
official_source_urls | Official source URLs | pipe-delimited URLs | HTTPS URLs for the primary official evidence. |
source_last_verified_dates | Source verified dates | pipe-delimited dates | Last verified date recorded for each official source at the cutoff. |
verification_event_id | Verification event ID | string | Append-only event that approved the exported rule wording and scope. |
verification_method | Verification method | enum | Review mode used by the approving event; version 1.0.0 uses automated_multi_model. |
verification_authority | Verification authority | string | Named automated or genuine human authority recorded for the event. |
verification_decision | Verification decision | enum | Approval decision stored on the current event. |
consensus_result | Consensus result | enum | Agreement outcome stored by the verification workflow. |
confidence | Confidence | number | Recorded approval confidence from 0 through 1; it is not a probability of universal truth. |
last_verified_date | Rule verified date | date | Date the current rule event passed the publication gate. |
verification_expires_at | Verification expiry | date | Date after which the live rule requires re-verification; the historical dataset remains fixed. |
CITATION GUIDANCE
Cite the version and cutoff.
Dorm, Sorted. (2026). Dorm, Sorted. Dorm Rules Index (Version 1.0.0; data cutoff August 19, 2026). https://dormsorted.com/research/dorm-rules-index/
When citing an individual rule, include its record ID, institution and scope label, dataset version, cutoff date, and the adjacent official source URL.
Add your own access date when your style guide requires one. Do not replace the fixed data cutoff with the access date.
VERSION HISTORY
Immutable releases.
CORRECTIONS
Found a source or scope problem?
Report the dataset version, record ID, disputed wording, and an official university or housing source when available. A report never edits the dataset directly; it triggers the same fail-closed verification process and, if needed, a new immutable version.
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