Important: Halls Close at 12pm on Saturday, May 10th for non graduating students
and at 6pm on Sunday, May 11th for graduating students
To CHECK OUT…
FIRST…
1. ___ Attend your meeting about closing with your RA. See your RA or RD if you have additional questions.
2. ___ Talk with your roommate(s) about any damage, beyond normal wear and tear, in your living area. If you are responsible for damage, and your roommate(s) should not get billed, you should describe the damage in writing and submitting it to your RA as soon as possible.
3. ___ Be sure all original room furniture is in your room. If you’ve moved things out of your room, put them back in prior to checking out!
4. ___ Be sure all furniture is properly put back together, arranged as it was when you moved into the room, and screens as well as light covers are installed. Anything not properly installed or put back together will result in charges.
5. ___ Remove all trash, cinderblocks and other unwanted items to the dumpster, cinder block pallet, or recycling area. Trash, recycling, cinder blocks and other unwanted items left in rooms or common areas will result in charges.
6. ___ Clean your room. Sweep, dust, neatly arrange furniture and lock windows. Close and lock your door(s).
Choose one of the following procedures:
Following these procedures will help avoid a $50 Improper Check Out fee
Traditional Check Out
7. ___ Sign up for a specific check-out time with an RA in your area at least 24 hours before you plan to check out. If your RA is not available, contact another RA. Available times for check-out will be posted outside each RA’s door.
8. ___ Pack and remove all belongings prior to your check out time. All belongings must be removed from your room before an RA can inspect the room and check you out.
9. ___ Check out with the RA at your scheduled time. Checking out involves returning keys, signing your inventory sheet and check-out billing form. If you are late or your room is not empty, the RA may ask you to wait. Please keep in mind that the RAs will be checking out many people in addition to taking finals. You will need to work with their schedules. Please don’t assume they will be able to assist you at a moments notice.
Express Check Out
7. ___ Pick up an Express Check Out Envelope/Form from the designated spot in your area or from a staff member. (Forms and Envelopes have been placed in every suite or single room)
8. ___ Read all the information printed on the envelope/form.
9. ___ Completely fill out the front and back of the envelope/form. You may accept financial responsibility for damages by filling in the back of the envelope/form with the specific damages for which you are taking responsibility. Be aware that by signing the Express Check Out envelope/form, you waive your right to appeal any room damages, which will be assessed to your account after you leave.
10. ___ Place keys (if applicable) into the envelope and seal.
11. ___ Place Envelope/Form into the Express Check Out slot in your area or slide under the RD Office Door.