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Check Out Guide

As your academic year comes to an end or you prepare to move off-campus, we're here to ensure that your check-out process is as convenient and efficient as possible. This page contains all the essential details, including check-out procedures, key dates, and tips for returning your space in excellent condition. We appreciate your time spent in our housing community and want to make your transition as hassle-free as possible.

Check Out Checklist

For a printable checklist, click on the Housing Check-Out Checklist !

Step 1: Cleaning
1. Remove all belongings from your unit
2. Move furniture back to its original configuration
3. Clean area based on cleaning checklist (below)
Main Campus Cleaning Guide

Step 2: Donate Items & Garbage
1. If you have items to donate, please drop them off at Basic Needs.
2. Take all garbage to dumpsters (see maps below) - DO NOT OVERFILL
First Year Housing Move Out Dumpsters Map

Area Two Move Out Dumpsters Map

North Quad Move Out Dumpsters Map

Promontory Move Out Dumpsters Map

Step 3: Damage Billing
1. Review damage billing for your area to ensure you avoid additional charges
Area 1 Move Out Damage Billing

Area Two Move Out Damage Billing

North Quad Move Out Damage Billing

Promontory Move Out Damage Billing

Step 4: Key Return
1. Pick up a check out envelope at the Main office or Promontory Office
2. Place all keys in envelope, sealed inside (missing keys will incur rekey fees)
3. Fill out all items on envelope (bring a pen with you)
4. Once your unit is cleaned and all items are removed from your unit, place envelope in the black dropbox at the office of your area
- Main Campus: Bldg 12E entrance under the bulletin board
- Promontory: Cyber Cafe next to the double doors
Step 1: Cleaning
1. Ensure all areas of your unit are cleaned and look similar to when you moved in
2. Remove all belongings from your unit
3. Move furniture back to its original configuration (for furnished apartments)
4. Clean following the cleaning checklist (below)
East Campus Cleaning Checklist

Step 2: Donate Items & Garbage
1. If you have items to donate, please drop them off at Basic Needs.
2. Trash disposal: leave bulk trash items on the curb in front of your unit for pickup prior to December 16
3. Do not overfill trash or recycling bins
Step 3: Damage Billing
1. Review damage billing for your area to ensure you avoid additional charges
East Campus Move Out Damage Billing

Step 4: Key Return
1. Once all belongings are removed from your room/apartment, lock your room
2. Pick up a check out envelope at 603 Thomas Ct
3. Fill out all items on envelope (bring a pen with you)
4. Place envelope in the black dropbox at 603 Thomas Ct by 12 noon on your check out date
- Greystar office located at 603 Thomas Court

Move Out Dates

Date	Time	Event
May 18, 2025	12 p.m.	Deadline to check out and return your keys

Student Housing and Residential Life

Check Out Guide

Check Out Checklist

Step 1: Cleaning

Step 2: Donate Items & Garbage

Step 3: Damage Billing

Step 4: Key Return

Step 1: Cleaning

Step 2: Donate Items & Garbage

Step 3: Damage Billing

Step 4: Key Return

Move Out Dates

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