Department of Resident Life University of Maryland, College Park

May 2009 Move-out Print Page

Residence halls will close at 10:00pm on Wednesday, May 20.


Students must check out of their residence hall within 24 hours of their last final exam and by no later than Wednesday, May 20 at 10:00pm. Only graduating seniors may remain in the residence halls through Commencement but must check out by no later than Friday, May 22 at 7:00pm. Please read through the information below related to residence hall closing and move out.

Important Dates:

Tuesday, May 12

Last day of Spring semester classes. 
24-hour quiet hours begin at 10pm.
Thursday, May 14 - Wednesday, May 20 Final Exams.
Wednesday, May 20 Residence halls close at 10:00pm.
Thursday, May 21 Senior Day.
Thursday, May 21 & Friday, May 22 University Commencement activities.

Students must complete the following in order to check out from residence halls:
Failure to meet any of these criteria will result in improper check out charges being billed:

  • All belongings must be packed and moved out by the check out deadline.
  • All trash and debris must be removed from the room/suite/apartment and placed in exterior dumpsters.  Please be sure to place recyclable materials in the appropriate recycling containers.
  • Room/suite/apartment must be completely cleaned and returned to original check in condition.
  • Residence hall room keys must be returned to the appropriate service desk on time.


Planning ahead for move-out now can help avoid problems and being billed!

Follow these steps to avoid being billed:

  • Thoroughly clean your room and suite/apartment before you leave.
  • Check out on time.
  • Remove all trash, debris and all belongings from your room/suite/apartment by the check out deadline (24 hours after your last exam and by no later than 10:00pm, Wednesday, May 20; graduating seniors by 7:00pm, Friday, May 22).
  • Return your residence hall keys to your service desk on time and before you leave campus.

What can you do now to prepare for May move-out?

  • Purchase cleaning supplies, moving boxes, packing totes, trash bags, etc.
  • Start taking personal items you no longer need home now – don’t wait until May.
  • Know your exam schedule so you can plan to clean and pack ahead of time.
  • Don’t leave your cleaning and packing until the last minute.
  • Bring your hand-truck or dolly from home.  It will ease and speed up your move-out process.
  • If you live in a suite or apartment, don’t forget about the bathroom, kitchen, and common room when you’re cleaning.
  • For out-of-state students, contact storage facilities early to arrange for storage of your belongings over the summer.

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