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Updated 5/5/2026

Overview

• 24-HOUR QUIET HOURS: Begin at 9 pm on May 4th through May 13th at Noon
• Non-graduating students must move-out by: Wednesday, May 13th at 5:00 p.m.
• Graduating students must move out by: Sunday, May 17th at 4:00 p.m.
• If you are not graduating or participating as an official volunteer, confirmed and approved by a university official - or Registrar's Office you must move out by Wednesday, May 13th failure to do so will result in a daily $150 fine until you are fully moved out.
• Summer residents will remain in their Spring Placement until Summer Move-in on Friday, May 23rd
• Last meal in the CDR is dinner, Tuesday, May 12 at 8:30 p.m.
• Keys will not be accepted after May 22nd (unless summer resident) and will result in a $300 Failure to Return Key Charge.

Important Links/Downloads

Checkout Procedures

Residence Hall Checkout Procedures

There are two check-out options for Residence Hall students (please note that you MUST check out within 24 hours of your last exam):  

• Option 1: Express Check Out: 

  • You will need to complete the Express Checkout Form AFTER you have removed ALL your belongings. (Form will be available closer to closing time). 

  • You will need to fill out a key envelope and turn the key into Student Development during business hours or ¹û¶³´«Ã½ Police Division Key Drop Box (please make sure you put it in the slot at the top of the box). Be sure to label your key with all the information asked.     

  • On the Express Checkout form sign with date & time of checkout. Your signature verifies that you understand that Residence Life will make a final assessment of damages after closing which may result in a charge or additional charges to your account and validates that you have been properly checked out. It does not indicate you agree with the assessment or that you admit responsibility.    

• Option 2: Check out with a staff member  

  • To check out with a staff member, you will schedule with your RA, AC, or other Residence Life staff member. Scheduling information and availability will come at a later date. 

    • During your appointment, a staff member will meet you at your room and will: 

      • Confirm all your belongings have been removed  

      • Assess for any damages and indicate responsibility. Please note that if no one in a room claims responsibility, charges will be assessed to all residents of the space. Additional walkthroughs will be facilitated after closing in which other damages may be found and charged to student account. Please check your ¹û¶³´«Ã½ email for all formal damage charges. 

  • Once you have checked out with a staff member, you will fill out a key envelope and turn the key into Student Development during business hours or ¹û¶³´«Ã½ Police Division Key Drop Box (please make sure you put it in the slot at the top of the box). Be sure to label your key with all the information asked.   

Properly prep for Checkout:  

Return room to move-in condition: 

• Make sure all furniture (desks, chairs, beds, etc.) that was in your room at check-in is in the room for checkout and properly assembled. You will be charged for any missing furniture or additional labor needed to re-assemble furniture. 

• Un-bunk beds and turn in bunking pins to your staff office 

• Remove all tape, picture hangers, stickers, command hooks, lights, etc. from walls and doors  

• Empty and wipe out drawers and shelves  

• Wipe off tops of desks, dressers, and windowsills  

• Dispose of all trash: Trash bags will be available in the hall offices beginning early May. Dumpsters will be located throughout campus 

• Sweep/vacuum the floor 

• Turn off the lights. Set thermostat to 70 degrees (if applicable). Shut and lock windows. 

• You must leave the building after checkout as you no longer have key/app access and are now considered a guest. 

  • Common Areas: Remove all personal belongings from public spaces/hallways. Any item left behind by students will be fined at $100 per item. Double check laundry room, bathroom, lounges, etc.  

  • Tiger Move-Out: Tiger Move-out beginning during the first week of May and continuing through Commencement.: Goodwill Reusable Collection sites are available for lightly used items you do not want. Please do not place any hazardous or broken items in the collection bins.  

  • Microfridge and BedLoft: If you rented a Microfridge from BedLoft make sure to clean, defrost & wipe out micro-fridge. Failure to do so will result in fines from BedLoft. If you rented a loft, you do not need to do anything other than remove your personal belongings. Residence Life has no authority regarding BedLoft fines. 

Failure to check out properly will result in a $50 improper checkout charge.  

Witten'Burbs Checkout Procedures

• Complete the express check-out form online (link to come later) once you have completely moved out and place your key in a sealed envelope, labeled with your name and room number and bedroom letter on it. You will turn in the sealed envelope to the key return box at ¹û¶³´«Ã½ Police Division night window behind Recitation Hall or the Student Development office during normal business hours (8:30am-4pm Mon-Fri). Key envelopes will be available at the drop box. Failure to complete express check-out correctly will result in a $50 improper check-out fine.  

• Only one envelope & form per resident. Please do not leave keys with roommates or place multiple °ù´Ç´Ç³¾³¾²¹³Ù±ð’s keys in the same envelope.  

•  Declare any known damages through the checkout form, if applicable. Any damages identified during closing inspections in common spaces will be charged back to the entire house unless someone claims responsibility.  

• Sign with date & time of checkout. Your signature verifies that you understand that Residence Life will make a final assessment of damages after closing which may result in a charge or additional charges to your account and validates that you have been properly checked out. It does not indicate you agree with the assessment or that you admit responsibility.  

• Leave the property; complete the Express Checkout online form and turn the key into the return box at ¹û¶³´«Ã½ Police Division night window (Recitation Hall). Please do not return to the property after checkout as you no longer have key access and are now considered a guest. 

Properly prep for Checkout:  

• Return space to move-in condition: 

• Make sure all University furniture (desks, chairs, beds, etc.) that was in your property at check-in is present  

• Clean room and common spaces:  

  • Remove all tape, picture hangers, command hooks, stickers, etc. from walls, doors, & windows  

  • Empty and wipe out shelves, cabinets, & drawers.  

  • Wipe off countertops, bathrooms & kitchen surfaces, windows, and window sills.  

  • Make sure all areas of your Housing Assignment including but limited to rooms, closets, porches, and common spaces are clear of personal belongings & trash.  

  • Clean and sweep/vacuum/mop the floors.  

  • Pick up any trash or debris from entry way, porches, balconies, and yards.  

• Dispose of all trash:  

  • Trash should be taken to the curb, fully bagged/contained and not blocking the sidewalk.   

  • If you have more trash then fits in your trashcan you should take overflow items to the dumpster. DO NOT leave it in the yard or spilling on the sidewalk, this will result in hefty fines.  

  • If you have large/bulky items to trash, take the items to one of the dumpsters located around campus  

• Notify cable/internet of end date and return all modems and cables to the proper companies.  

  • Turn off all lights. Make sure the thermostat is turned off or set to 70 degrees. Shut and lock all windows and doors. 

• Tiger Move-Out: Tiger Move-out beginning during the first week of May and continuing through Commencement. 

  • Goodwill Reusable Collection sites are available for lightly used items you do not want. Please do not place any hazardous or broken items in the collection bins.  

  • Dumpsters will be located throughout campus for large items and extra garbage  

  • No hazardous items  

Damage Charge Assessment

Room condition and final damage inspections will be assessed once the entire unit is checked out. The condition of the space at checkout will be compared with the check-in condition noted on the Room Condition Report (RCR). Please note that while RAs may perform the initial assessment, Residence Life professional staff will be responsible for final determinations around damage. All damage charge information will be sent to your ¹û¶³´«Ã½ Email so please ensure you continue to check your email through the Summer. 

Damage charges will be charged equally to the assigned roommates unless someone claims responsibility. Any issues found in residence hall or °Â¾±³Ù³Ù±ð²Ô’B³Ü°ù²ú²õ common spaces will be charged back to all residents of that house/community/floor unless the individual(s) claim responsibility. Costs for repairs and replacement of university property are made based on the Damage schedule of costs that takes into account the range of repair costs commonly seen for supplies and labor. Extreme situations can result in additional costs above and beyond this schedule.  

• Please do not attempt to make your own repairs – this can result in more expensive charges.  

• The most common, preventable charges are: Failure to return room/house keys; Failure to follow closing procedures; Failure to clean your space; Failure to take out trash properly; Items lefts behind.  

• Any university-owned furniture not in the room at check-out will be considered missing and replacement costs assessed. Full replacement costs will be charged for missing University property or irreparable damage. 

Continue checking your ¹û¶³´«Ã½ email. All damage charges will be sent to your ¹û¶³´«Ã½ email and you only have a limited time from the date of the email to appeal charges.

Commencement Housing

• Graduating seniors and students currently living in °Â¾±³Ù³Ù±ð²Ô’b³Ü°ù²ú²õ properties who are approved Commencement Helpers (ushers, band members, etc.) may stay in their spring room until commencement concludes;  

• Move out and check out must be completed by Sunday, May 17 at 4pm for graduates (as indicated by Registrar records) to complete their move out.  

• If you need to stay past May 13, 2026, please complete the Commencement Stay Request on the Housing Portal no later than May 1, 2026:  

•  Spring Meal Plans, including Bonus dollars and WittGold, ends Wednesday, May 13 at 8:30pm. Limited dining is available for point of sale purchase May 14-17 at Post 95. 

Summer Storage

There is no storage in residence halls over the summer. Any items found in hall/room areas will be considered trash and will be disposed of and you will be charged a fine and disposal fee. This includes bikes, appliances, furniture, trash, etc.

Students who have renewed the same space in a property from spring for next fall are able to sign up for summer storage.

Summer storage carries a charge of $450 for the summer. Items must be removed from the common area and stored in the bedroom of the individual contracted for storage.

• No perishable or food items can remain in the residence for summer storage.
• All items must be in the bedroom of the individual paying for summer storage. Students are prohibited from storing the items of other students and Residence Life will not grant access in the Fall to any student who stored their things in the bedroom of a housemate.
• Student’s will not have a key to access their summer storage, if a situation occurs where a student would need access their belongings, they need to contact housing to coordinate being let into the space. We will not allow others to access a space.
• No cleaning or repairs will be done in rooms contracted for summer storage. 

Summer Housing

• Any housing needs past hall closing (or approved commencement closing) are considered part of Summer Housing.
• Summer housing can be requested if you are engaged in university related activity (taking classes, completing research, working on campus or at an internship site, etc.)
• Only students renewing their current assignment for the Fall are able to request summer housing in their property.
• Please note that all requests are subject to review and housing is not guaranteed. Summer housing carries additional charges for all summer residents regardless of reason for staying. Charges are per student.
• Summer housing is offered in Polis House, Sprecher or Keller apartments with roommates.
• Only °Â¾±³Ù³Ù±ð²Ô’B³Ü°ù²ú²õ students who currently live in what will be their Fall 2026 assignment are eligible to remain in their °Â¾±³Ù³Ù±ð²Ô’B³Ü°ù²ú²õ assignment over the summer. Eligibility does not guarantee availability, some properties may be offline in the summer due to maintenance.
• Students who are in New Hall are required to have a meal plan, students in °Â¾±³Ù³Ù±ð²Ô’B³Ü°ù²ú²õ are able to have a meal plan but are not required.
• Summer residents will remain in their current assignment until Summer housing check-in Friday, May 22nd
• Moves to fall assignments will not occur until the end of summer sessions (July 31). Requests to move belongings to fall assignments before then will be denied.
• If you need summer housing you must fill out the online request form, log into your Housing Portal to complete an application.
• Summer meal plans and dining locations and hours will be emailed and posted by Parkhurst.