You're moving into your new dorm in like...um...really soon, OMGzaurs.  You can't wait to meet your five roommates and you're sure that you'll all be the best of friends. In fact, you're already worrying about the difficulties of having five bridesmaids at your wedding.

Everything is going exactly to plan. That is, until you find that little piece of paper with all those dorm rules GW sent out. Man, they seem a little bit strict.  You mean I really can't have a....

1. Set of Bed Risers?

GW bans these lovely little bed lofters that give you much-needed extra storage space. But even if a surprise room inspection ends with their confiscation, it's worth it: they cost $10 to replace, and they're so hard to remove that RPM might just leave them be.

2. George Foreman Grill?

These will be confiscated if they're not in kitchen areas, so if you're lacking that amenity, keep it well-hidden in your closet. A Foreman is an invaluable cooking tool freshman year and ensures that you eat the occasional grilled cheese instead of just cold cereal and EasyMac. Know that GW has a real vendetta against these things---rumor has it that although the Thurston fire a few years ago was started by someone smoking in bed, the University insists on publicly blaming George.

3. Pet?

Please, God, do not do this. Either you will become the girl who tried to hide her ferret in the bathroom during a room inspection (Hint: she got caught.) or that other girl who brings her dog to class in a bag because she can't risk it being found while she's out of her room. Yes, it's cute, but it's really distracting. Pets shit all over your stuff and give you fleas, so wait until after college and group living, if you must.

4. Drug Stash?

This one actually will get you kicked out of housing--sometimes. As long as you don't have enough that they can charge you with intent to deal, you might get a pass the first time. Remember to keep it well hidden and don't piss off your neighbors--they'll be the first to call UPD about a "suspicious odor."