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 December 19, 2022, 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 December 18, 2022?

If you need to stay after Sunday, December 18, 2022, at noon, but no later than Monday, December 21, 2022, at noon:

• Visit the housing portal and complete the late stay form.
• You will 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 from your late stay you must complete the steps for Departing for Winter Break, listed immediately below.

Departing for Winter Break

• Plan to move out prior to Sunday, December 18, 2022, at noon. Anyone needing to stay later than December 21 should apply for Winter Break Housing in the housing portal.
• Complete the Express Check Out Form:
  • Pick up the "express check out envelope" at your hall's main office.
  • Drop the completed "express 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.