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Residence Life
April 20, 2021
The spring semester is nearing its end, and that means it’s time to start thinking about move-out day for students currently living on campus. Just like the spring semester move-in day a few months ago, there will be protocols in place to ensure a smooth and COVID-safe transition.
The most notable change from years past is the new “express checkout” system. First debuted last March when the pandemic sent everyone home unexpectedly, the system was so successful it’s being employed this year as well.
“Students will receive an express checkout checklist with basic instructions like clean your room, remove your items, shut your windows,” says Kerry Ford, associate director for housing. “They’ll fill out a checklist, attach their key, and put it in the dropbox. This helps minimize exposure for staff and students.”
However, some halls could decide to go the traditional checkout route. Ford says students should keep their eyes open for emails and announcements regarding move-out procedures from their hall director, since every hall will have specific instructions.
All halls close Friday, May 7, at noon. “Everyone has to be out, unless they have special permission,” says Ford. Staying past that date can result in extra charges. If that date is problematic for students, Ford says they should consider leaving early. “They can move out as soon as they want,” she says. “You can move out early and do your final exam at home, unless it’s an in-person final.”
Anyone who would like to live on campus for a summer program or internship needs to submit a request by April 30, but they should still expect to have to move to a different room. All of the summer housing gets consolidated into as few dorms as possible to allow the other dorms to be cleaned, renovated, or used for events or conferences.
When packing up, students can leave any unwanted items in donation bins usually located in the residence hall lobby. Just be sure to donate useful items that are easy to sanitize — no broken junk, soft furniture, or perishable food.
As with spring move-in, each student is allowed to have one parent or extra person help them in the building, but otherwise all other helpers need to stay outside to minimize exposure. And remember to leave your room and its furnishings in ship-shape condition to avoid fines.
“I always say, they should leave their room the way it was found when they moved in,” says Ford.
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