Residence Hall Closing - May 2013
Students must check-out of their residence hall or apartment within 24 hours of their last final exam or no later than Friday, May, 10 at 2 p.m.
Seniors and Commencement Assistants:
► Read Important Closing Information
Take responsibility for your room/apartment damage
► Fill out a Damage Responsibility Form (PDF) with your roommates and turn it into your RA.
Important Dates for Students
May 1 | Deadline to request May Closing Interim Housing |
May 3 | Last day of spring semester classes 24-hour quiet hours begin at 8 p.m. |
May 6–10 | Final Exam Week |
May 10 | Residence Halls Close at 2 p.m. |
May 11 | Baccalaureate |
May 12 | Commencement |
May 12 | Seniors and Commencement Assistants move out by 6 p.m. |
Preparing for Check-out
Purchase any necessary cleaning supplies, moving boxes, packing totes, trash bags, etc.
Take personal items you no longer need home over Easter Break and the last few weekends of the semester
Inform parents and family of the check-out deadlines so they can come to campus and assist with your move-out if needed.
Bring a hand-truck and storage containers from home to ease and speed up your move-out process if needed.
If you live in a suite or apartment, remember to discuss who will clean the bathroom, kitchen and common room before students begin moving out.
For students who live far from campus, contact storage facilities early to arrange for storage of your belongings over the summer if needed.
Planning for move-out now can help to avoid difficulties and Improper Check-out charges!
Remove all trash, debris and all belongings from your room/apartment/suite before your check-out with your RA by the check-out deadline.
Clean your room/apartment/suite before you leave.
Complete all aspects of the check-out process by your respective deadline (May 10th at 2:00pm or May 12th at 6:00pm for Seniors and Commencement Assistants).
Put your residence hall keys in a Check-out Envelope and return it to your RA before you leave campus.
