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 most 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).

Effective May 8, 2023, if your assigned hall's main office is closed, please use the following location for business/check-out needs:

  • Cary covers for Cary, Hilltop, Owen, Tarkington, Village West, Fuse, and Cedarwood
  • Frieda Parker covers for Frieda Parker, Winifred Parker, Honors, Windsor, Wiley, Waldron Square, 125 Waldron, 19 Waldron, and Russell
  • Meredith South covers for Meredith South, Meredith, Earhart, and First Street
  • Hillenbrand covers for Hillenbrand, Shreve, Harrison, and McCutcheon
  • Hawkins covers for Hawkins, Salisbury, Grant Street, Steely, and Benchmark

Need to stay after May 8, 2023 but no later than May 15?

If you need to stay after Monday, May 8, 2023, at noon, but no later than Monday, May 15, 2023, at noon:

  • Visit the housing portal and complete the late stay form. The form will go live on March 15, 2023.
  • You may be assessed a $35/day room-only charge for staying late if you live in a traditional residence hall and do not qualify for a pre-approved late stay group where late stay fees are waived.
  • When departing for the Summer break, you must complete the steps listed immediately below.

Departing for Summer

  • Plan to move out prior to Sunday, May 7, 2023, at noon. Anyone needing to stay later than May 15, 2023 should apply for Summer School Housing in the housing portal.
  • Complete the Check Out Form:
    • Pick up the "check out envelope" at your hall's main office.
  • Cary covers for Hilltop, Village West, Fuse, and Cedarwood
  • Frieda Parker for Waldron Square, 125 Waldron, 19 Waldron, and Russell
  • Hawkins covers for Salisbury, Grant Street, Steely, and Benchmark
    • Drop the completed "check out envelope," with the key inside, off at your assigned hall's drop-off location after removing your belongings and cleaning your room.
    • The room must be in the same condition it was when resident moved in.
    • Lost key (not turned in at check out): $50 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 $35/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 May 7, 2023 at noon, how much does it cost and what do I do?
Students needing to stay after May 7 at noon should complete the housing late stay form located on the housing portal. Students will be charged $35/day room-only charge for each night they stay.
I need to stay longer than May 15, how much does it cost and what do I do?

Any student needing to stay after May 15 should plan to complete the Summer Housing application located in the housing portal. 

Note: This extension may require you to relocate.

Will I lose any unused Dining Dollars?
Any unused Dining Dollars at the end of the academic year will expire.
How will I get my mail?
Log on to your MyPurdue account and change your address to the address you would like your mail to get sent for the summer.
I forgot to complete the check out envelope and turn my key in when I left for break, what do I do?
Please contact the main office of your assigned residence hall as soon as possible. Please keep in mind that main office hours may be restricted due to reduced staff. If you are unable to reach anyone at the main office of the hall you are assigned, please email the hall at the hall email account. Make arrangements with the main office to return your key if possible. You may be assessed a $50 improper check-out fee and if you are unable to return your key in a timely manner you may be assessed $50 for a lock change.