Residence Halls & Apartments will close Thursday, December 12th at 10:00 a.m.
Students should plan to vacate their residence hall within 24 hours of their last exam.
- Students who have extenuating circumstances need to reach out to the RLC of their area by December 11, 2024
- Late stays approved by the RLC of their area are expected to vacate Saturday, December 14th by 3:00 p.m.
- Graduating seniors are required to vacate their residence hall/apartment no later than Saturday, December 14th by 3:00 p.m.
All students who are graduating or otherwise not returning for Spring 2025 must sign up for a Checkout Appointment using the link below.
- Appointments will start December 9th - December 11th from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and December 12th from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
- Resident Advisors will be available at the front desk or in the Courtyard community building beginning December 9th and ending December 12. If the event staff are not available, please contact the on call staff at the following numbers:
- Courtyard Apartments: 910.785.3609
- Cypress Hall: 910.785.3603
- North Hall 910.785.3602
- Oak Hall: 910.785.3600
- Pine Hall: 910.733.4711
There is no EXPRESS CHECKOUT
- Improper check will result in an improper checkout fee
Lost/not returned room key
- A lost or not returned room key will result in a $65 fee to re-key the lock.
Unwanted Items
- Students must remove everything from the room (trash, belongings).
- Improper disposal of trash will result in a FINE!
- Unwanted items must be taken to the dumpster.
- Failure to do so will result in FINE!
- Failure to do so will result in FINE!
Important Reminders About Check-Out
- All roommates must thoroughly clean the room, including any common areas (bathrooms, living rooms, kitchens, etc.). Follow the checklist below in order to minimize charges. Your room/suite/apartment must be in the same CLEAN condition as it was when you moved in. If it is not clean you will be assessed a cleaning charge!
- Unless one resident accepts responsibility, damage and cleaning charges will be divided among all occupants. All shared spaces (living rooms, bathrooms, kitchens, etc.) are the responsibility of ALL the residents assigned to the suite or apartment. If these shared common spaces are not left in a CLEAN condition, damage and cleaning charges will be assessed and divided among all occupants. Please communicate with your roommate(s) NOW concerning any pending damages. Decide on responsibility now, or be present at the checkout of your roommates.
- Keys are to be returned upon check-out. Failure to return your key will result in a charge to re-key the lock on the doors of the room/suite/apartment ($65 fee).
- Graduates are required to vacate their housing assignment no later than 3:00pm on the day of commencement.
- Begin discarding those unwanted items you have accumulated throughout the year. For the convenience and safety of others, keep all debris and belongings out of any common area (hallways, living rooms, kitchens, etc.).
- Recycle bins for clothing will be available in the hall lobbies/community buildings during Exam Week.
- Containers for electronics; single stream containers for paper, cans, glass, and cardboard; and dumpsters for unusable and damaged items will be outside near all residential communities during Exam Week.
Remember: All shared spaces (living rooms, bathrooms, kitchens, etc.) are the responsibility of ALL the residents assigned to the suite or apartment. If these shared common spaces are not left in a CLEAN condition, damage and cleaning charges will be assessed and divided among all occupants.
Checklist for Check Out/Room Cleaning:
This checklist is provided to make your checkout as smooth as possible. Following this list may help you avoid unnecessary charges for cleaning and damages. Please note the information and procedures listed below. Note that failure to follow the procedures below may result in additional charges.
Make sure you do the following:
- Remove all personal items/belongings (ANY ITEMS LEFT BEHIND WILL BE DISPOSED OF AND WILL NOT BE ABLE TO BE RETRIEVED)
- Remove all trash from your room and take it outside to the dumpsters. DO NOT leave trash in the buildings!
- Put items you don’t want in the donation bin(s). They are located at the main entrance of the residence halls and in the clubhouse at Courtyard Apartments.
- Close window blinds and lock windows.
- Check all closets and drawers to make sure that they are empty
- Defrost and clean your refrigerator if you have an HRL-issued micro fridge. Please defrost 48 hours before check-out. These will be picked up after move-out by HRL. (NORTH HALL RESIDENTS ONLY).
- Remove all tape, poster putty, etc. from all surfaces (walls, doors, etc.) and make sure there are no holes.
- Sweep and clean-up any grime/spills/dirty spots on your floor. Remove any carpet you put in the room.
- Enter Work Orders into the online system for maintenance concerns. Let your RA know you put in a work order when you check-out.
- Remove all mail from your mailbox and pick-up any packages.
- Take your bike with you! Bikes left on campus will be impounded and/or discarded.
Remember:
- You will have to turn in your room keys at check-out. If you do not have your assigned room keys, you will be charged the re-core fee.
- If you do not schedule a check-out appointment, neglect to check-out properly, don’t remove your belongings, or leave your room dirty, you will be charged an improper check-out fee and/or cleaning fees.
- Housing & Residence Life staff will enter all rooms after we close. The purpose of this is to conduct a more thorough inspection. You may be charged for any damages discovered in your room that was overlooked during your RA check-out. Make sure you help your RA conduct a thorough check-out prior to leaving to help you avoid any unnecessary charges.