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Moving In & Moving Out

Moving In

Visit our Arrival website to learn more about moving into your room, including the check-in schedule, check-in locations, and helpful checklists.

All students should complete the eLiving room inspection form when they move into a room, either at the beginning of the semester or due to room changes mid-semester. Completing this form will identify any issues that existed in the room prior to your arrival so that you aren't charged for damage or missing items.

Moving Out

Everyone living in an on-campus space is responsible for the condition of that room and/or suite/apartment at the time of check-out. Roommates need to develop a plan together for cleaning and getting the space back to its original move-in state. All students must check out and leave the buildings by the day after their last final examination.

To avoid charges for damages and additional clean-up, please follow these move-out instructions:

Room

Remove all personal belongings from your room
Remove all decorations, stickers, and tape/putty from surfaces
Clean the furniture, including the interiors of drawers, shelves, etc.
Sweep/vacuum the floor
If you have a microfridge in your room, defrost the freezer and keep the unit plugged in and turned on

Suite / Apartment

Remove all personal belongings from the kitchen, living area, and bathrooms
Clean the appliances and cupboards inside and out
Defrost freezer - keep the unit plugged in and turned on
Clean the sinks in kitchen and bathrooms
Return all furniture to its original location
Sweep/vacuum the floor

Trash

Take all trash to the dumpster.

When you are ready to leave

Turn off all lights.
Lock and secure your door.
Return key to HFS Office or designated Key Drop

Please check with Housing and Food Services or your RA if you have any questions about checkout. Any charges incurred from damages or for additional cleaning will be assessed by Housing and Food Services after checkout.