Moving Out of Residence Halls

Review deadlines, prepare your room, complete check-out, and avoid additional charges before leaving campus.

Residence halls close May 7 at 7 p.m.
Plan to be fully moved out and checked out before residence halls close. Students participating in Commencement, approved for summer housing, or approved for another exception should follow the instructions provided by Housing.

All residents must submit the Anticipated Check-Out Form by May 1.

John Neumaier Apartments Close May 31 at 11 a.m.
Apartment residents may move out before May 31 and are not required to remain in their apartment through the closing date. Before checkout, residents are responsible for cleaning their apartment, including kitchens, bathrooms, and appliances.

1

Plan Your Departure

Complete required forms and review important deadlines before moving out.

Required Actions

Anticipated Check-Out Form

Required for all residents. Submit by May 1.

Housing Important Dates

View important move-out, residence hall closing, and break housing deadlines.

Special Housing Arrangements

Late Check-Out

Need additional time after hall close?

  • Apply for approval at least 3 days before desired check-out.
  • Not all late check out requests are approved.

Summer Housing

Need housing after spring semester ends?

  • Review summer housing details

Summer Storage

Returning next year? Store approved belongings on campus for the summer.

  • Apply for summer storage

Break Housing

Staying on campus during Winter Break or Spring Break? Registration is required through myHousing.

  • Winter Break registration opens November 1
  • Spring Break registration opens February 1
2

Prepare Your Room

Leave your space clean and ready for inspection.

 

Remove Personal Belongings

Remove all personal belongings from your room, closet, drawers, mailbox, and common areas.

 

Clean Your Room

  • Clean floors and surfaces
  • Remove all trash
  • Empty drawers and closets
  • Remove adhesives and decorations

View Detailed Cleaning Expectations

 

Return Furniture to Original Setup

Return beds, furniture, and room layouts to their original configuration before checking out. Do not attempt to move heavy furniture without assistance.

 

Empty trash and recycling

Take all trash and recycling to outdoor dumpsters. Floor trash rooms may close during move-out week.

Moving Out? Don't Toss It.

As you pack, consider donating gently used clothing, household items, and unopened food rather than throwing them away.

Local donation options

3

Complete Express Check-Out

Follow these steps to complete Express Check-Out and officially check out of your residence hall room.

 

Make a Final Room Check

Verify that all personal belongings have been removed and your room is clean and ready for inspection.

 

Check Your Mailbox

Visit your mailbox one final time and remove any remaining mail.

 

Complete Your Check-Out Envelope

Fill out your Express Check-Out envelope and review the instructions provided before sealing it.

 

Secure Your Room

Say goodbye to your space and lock your room door.

 

Return Your Keys

Place all keys inside the check-out envelope, seal it, and return it to the hall desk or designated drop location.

4

Final Move-Out Checklist

Before leaving campus, review this final checklist.

Submit Anticipated Check-Out Form
Remove all belongings
Clean your room
Return furniture to its original setup
Empty trash and recycling
Check your mailbox
Return all keys
Complete Express Check-Out

Avoid Additional Charges

To avoid additional charges, complete the check-out process, return all keys, remove all belongings, and leave your room clean and undamaged.

Additional Resources

Cleaning Expectations & Supplies

Finals Week Reminder
Quiet hours begin on Study Day at 10 p.m. and remain in effect through finals week. If possible, complete noisier activities, such as vacuuming or moving furniture, during courtesy hours (4 p.m. to 6 p.m. daily).

Cleaning Expectations

  • Do not sweep your floor’s dirt/debris out into the hallway
  • Vacuum the immediate area outside your room
  • Floors must be swept and mopped (or vacuumed)...including under/behind any moveable furniture
  • Closet, shelves, and desk/dresser must be dusted and wiped clean (inside and out)
  • Leftover adhesive residue should be completely removed from walls, floors, cabinetry and doors; do NOT remove Command Strips - our staff will remove them to ensure the wall is not damaged
  • Do not leave trash or personal items in the hallway or other common areas...even if just for a short time!
  • Be courteous to your GMW, they appreciate your cooperation!
    • This is to avoid a build-up of trash during move-out and so GMWs can focus on cleaning vs. continually taking out the trash
    • Please put all trash items in the outside dumpsters at this time

Cleaning Supplies

A limited number of cleaning supplies are available at hall desks, including:

  • Vacuums
  • Brooms
  • Sponges
  • Glass cleaner
  • Liquid soap
  • GooGone (Remove stubborn tape from surfaces)

Return items promptly so other residents may use them.

Maintenance Requests

Report and track maintenance requests through the myHousing portal.

  • Log in and select the Maintenance tab.
  • View updates and comments from Maintenance staff regarding your request.
  • To report concerns in public spaces, such as bathrooms or hallways, contact your RA or Hall Desk.
Appeals & Damage Charges

After you check out, Housing staff will inspect your room for cleanliness, damages, and any missing university property.

You May Be Charged For

  • Improper check-out ($50)
  • Lost or unreturned keys ($50-$135 depending on your building)
  • Excessive cleaning
  • Personal belongings or trash left behind
  • Damaged or missing university property

Any assessed charges will appear on your student account in eServices.

Need to Appeal a Charge?

If you believe a charge was assessed incorrectly:

  • Submit a formal written appeal by June 1
  • Email your appeal to Housing & Residence Life
  • Include any relevant details or supporting documentation