Student Housing and Residential Life

Fall 2025 Check-Out

Thank you for being part of our housing community this semester! Whether you’re graduating, studying abroad, or moving off campus, we want your check-out experience to be easy and stress-free.

If you are not returning for Spring 2026, please review the information below carefully to complete your check-out process.

Check-Out Deadline

All students who are not returning for Spring 2026 must completely check out and return their keys by Saturday, December 20, 2025, at 12 p.m. (noon)

Keys returned after this time may result in improper checkout and additional daily charges.

Check Out Guide

To view an interactive Check Out Guide, click on our Check Out Guide link. 

For a printable checklist, click on our Check Out Checklist PDF!

  • 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. Leave bulk items on the curb in front of your unit for pickup prior to Monday, December 22.
    3. Please do not overfill trash or recycling bins and make sure you take them to your curb before you return your keys. 
    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 2801 Saratoga Ct.
    3. Fill out all items on envelope (bring a pen with you)
    4. Place envelope in the black dropbox at 2801 Saratoga Ct. by 12 noon on your checkout date
     

Fall 2025 Check Out Dates

Event Date  Time
Cart pick up December 15 to December 20, 2025 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday
Mail & Package's last day to pick up Friday, December 19, 2025 5:45 p.m.
Meal plan ends Friday, December 19, 2025 View hours
Deadline to check out and return your keys Saturday, December 20, 2025 12 p.m.

Questions or Support

If you have questions about your check-out process or need assistance, please contact Student Housing and Residential Life at student_housing@csumb.edu or visit the Main Housing Office during business hours.

Do I need to check out if I’m returning for Spring 2026?

No, if you are returning to the same housing assignment for Spring 2026, you do not need to check out.

What happens if I don’t return my keys by December 20?

Keys returned after Saturday, December 20, 2025, at 12 p.m. may result in daily housing charges, $75 improper checkout fee, and up to $89 key replacement fee. Please return all keys to a black drop box outside your community office before leaving.