Move-Out Information for Students & Families

Just like the move-in process, we want to make your move-out process as smooth as possible. In some cases, you must be completely moved out of your room and complete the checkout process prior to noon on the final day of your housing contract. Late stay options may be available at an extra cost and must be approved. Check your Purdue email and direct questions to your hall front desk or resident assistant (RA).

All students must complete the pre-checkout process and either the Departing for Winter Break and Returning in January or Leaving Purdue in Indianapolis Campus for Spring Semester process.

The last day dining will be available is December 21. 

If you are leaving for one of the following reasons, you should complete the Contract Release form in the Housing Portal:

  • Co-op Internship
  • Student Teaching
  • Study Abroad
  • Withdrawing from Purdue in Indianapolis
  • Military 
  • Graduation
  • Marriage
  • Transferring to Another Purdue Campus
  • Transferring to Another University
  • Medical Reasons

Late Stay

If you need to stay after Sunday, December 21, 2025, at noon, but no later than Monday, December 22, 2025, at noon:

  • Visit the Housing Portal and complete the late stay form.
  • Potential reasons for requesting late stay may include personal reasons such as flight arrangements and transportation.
  • You may be assessed a $42/day room-only charge for staying late if you live in a traditional residence hall.
  • When departing from your late stay you must complete the steps in either the Departing for Winter Break and Returning in January or Leaving Purdue in Indianapolis Campus for Spring Semester process.

Departing for Winter Break and Returning in January

  • Residents should log into the Housing Portal to check out for Winter Break.

Leaving Purdue in Indianapolis Campus for Spring Semester

  • Plan to move out prior to Sunday, December 21, 2025, at noon. Students who are not moved out by December 21 will be charged $42 for the night of December 21 and are not eligible to stay beyond December 22 at noon.
  • Complete the Check Out Form:
    • LUX residents must pick up the "check out envelope" at the main office and drop off before departing campus.
    • North Hall residents will complete the check out form in the Housing Portal.
    • Remove your belongings and clean your room. The room must be in the same condition it was when resident moved in.
    • Lost key (not turned in at check out for LUX residents): $75 per lost key to replace the lock.
    • Residents will be billed for any damages that have occurred as determined by the University Residences team inspection or assessed to the hall community. 

Improper Checkout/Items Left Behind

Please note, you may be charged $42/day room only and/or a $50 improper check-out fee for:

  • failing to properly move out/check out when departing.
  • failing to designate an escort to assist with retrieving your belongings.
  • failing to properly or timely remove all belongings.

FAQs

I need to stay after December 21, 2025, how much does it cost and what do I do?
Students needing to stay after December 21, but no later than December 22 at noon should complete the housing late stay form located on the Housing Portal. Students will be charged $42/day room-only charge for the night of December 21.
I need to stay longer than December 22, how much does it cost and what do I do?

Any student needing to stay after December 22 should plan to complete the Winter Break Housing application located in the Housing Portal. There is no charge; however, registration is required for anyone staying over break.

How will I get my mail?
All mail delivery will be suspended over Winter Break for North Hall residents. If you need to have something delivered, you should plan to make alternative arrangements.