May 2008 Move-out 
Suite/Apartment Move Out Preparation
Planning ahead for move-out now can help avoid problems and being billed:
Follow these steps to avoid being billed:
- clean your room and suite/apartment before you leave.
- Check out on time.
- Return your residence hall keys to your service desk on time and before you leave campus.
Proper check-out includes:
- Belongings are packed up and moved out ON TIME.
- All trash and debris have been removed from the suite/apartment.
- Suite/apartment has been cleaned and returned to its original check-in condition.
- Keys have been returned to the appropriate service desk.
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Failure to meet any of these criteria will result in billing of improper check out charges to your student account. |
What can you do now to prepare for May residence hall suite/apartment 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.
- 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.
- Remember that it takes an average of 4-5 hours to pack personal belongings so plan
accordingly.
