Microfridge Rental Program

The MicroFridge is a combination refrigerator/freezer and microwave oven that was designed for today's serious, self-reliant and budget-conscious student. If ordered, we can generally place it in the student's room before they arrive thus saving space and hassle when moving to campus.

Benefits of the Microfridge

Reduces high-cost restaurant, convenience store and fast-food expenses
Refreshment is always there when you need it, without going out
No need to pack and carry your own refrigerator or microwave oven to/from home
Easy-to-use, practical, attractive and durable

Features of the Microfridge Unit

Microwave Oven

0.7 cubic feet
Uses 600 watts or less
Clock and Auto menu keypads on some microwaves
Easy-to-operate control panel and/or knobs
Chime signals end-of-cooking cycle
Turntable system design provides superior, even cooking

Compact Refrigerator/Freezer

2.9 total cubic feet
Separate doors for refrigerator and freezer areas
Real freezer keeps ice cubes, frozen foods, ice cream truly frozen
Automatic defrost refrigerator with adjustable temperature control
Door storage for packages, eggs and bottles

How to Rent a MicroFridge

New Students:

New students can request a Microfridge at the same time they complete their online housing application.
Alternatively, you can fill out the printable MicroFridge Request and Rental Agreement Form
Contact UHDS for a MicroFridge Request and Rental Agreement form if you need one mailed to you. Phone (309) 298-3321, e-mail AD-Wagner@wiu.edu or stop by our Seal Hall office.

Returning Students:

Renew on STARS
If you did not renew on STARS at renewal time, you may fill out a MicroFridge Request and Rental Agreement form (also available in Seal Hall).

Rental Rates

Fall/Academic Year: A total of $130.00 if in a single room or if expense is not shared, or $65.00 if expenses are shared with a roommate. Spring: A total of $65.00 if in a single room or if expense is not shared, or $32.50 if expenses are shared with a roommate. Summer: A total of $60.00.

Cancellations:

Fall/Academic Year: All students (i.e. returning/transfer/new) will be able to cancel without penalty on or before May 1. A $30 reservation fee forfeit will be applied to all students who cancel their order on or before July 1. After July 1 a breakage fee of $80 will be assessed, which includes the forfeit of the reservation fee. If students are withdrawing from the University they will not be assessed the breakage fee if cancellation occurs on or before July 1. The breakage fee will be applied to withdrawals if the cancellation occurs after July 1. Students will be able to cancel online on or before August 1, however, cancellations after August 1 must be done in writing (i.e. via letter or email to microfridge@wiu.edu).

Spring: Cancellations must be done in writing on or before December 1. After December 1 a breakage fee of $80 will be assessed.

Summer: Cancellations must be done in writing on or before May 15. After May 15 a $30 reservation fee forfeit will be applied until June 1. The total cost of the unit ($60) will be applied if the cancellation occurs after June 1.