When do I have to leave?
No later that 2PM on Friday, May 8.  Graduating seniors and Commencement Helpers, click here to view the Seniors and Commencement Helpers page. 

If I am a senior or commencement helper, can I keep items in my room/suite/apartment after 6PM Sunday, May 10?
No.  Everything must be removed from your room/suite/apartment since you will not be returning.  Anything found in your room/apartment after 6PM May 10 will be discarded and you will be charged for the removal.

What if I fail to return my room keys?
Any key that is not returned to Public Safety will result in a $55 charge per key.

What if we have damage in our room(s)?
Any damage must be reported on a Damage Responsibility Form(PDF) in order to avoid the mandatory $100 damage/destruction/defacement charge that is assessed for each damage.  See this form for more details.  The Damage Responsibility Form is available on-line by clicking here, and from your RA.(PDF)

What if I ignore the checkout expectations?
Failure to checkout or to follow the procedures for appropriate checkout may result in additional financial charges to your account including a $50.00 improper checkout charge.

Are there any other charges?
Depending on the condition of a room, failure to clean a room will result in a fine ranging from $50 to $500.  This includes bathrooms, kitchens, refrigerators, and stoves.

Failure to reset furniture will result in a $50 charge to the student’s account.  Additional damage charges may result from missing furniture and room damage.

Is there summer storage?
The University is unable to offer storage to any students during the summer.  If you have storage needs, please contact a storage facility found in the Frederick or Gettysburg area such as:
Fort Knox Self Storage (301)-371-4700 *Show your student ID at the time of rental receive a 25% discount.
Frederick Self Storage (301)662-7575 *Show your student ID at the time of rental receive a 25% discount.                        
                    
Shurgard Storage 301-695-5757
AA Self Storage 717-337-2422
Timmerman Self Storage 717-334-8872
Emmitsburg Self Storage 301-447-6471

If you have any questions about the residence halls closing, please contact the Office of Residence Life at residencelife@msmary.edu or IM us at Mount Housing on AIM!