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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 Sunday, May 11 which is 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 main office or resident assistant (RA).

You should plan to checkout at your residence hall's main office. UR Boiler Apartments residents should plan to checkout at the Hilltop main office.  

Effective May 12, 2025, 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, and UR Boiler Apartments
  • Frieda Parker covers for Frieda Parker, Winifred Parker, Honors, Windsor, and Wiley
  • Meredith South covers for Meredith South, Meredith, Earhart, First Street, Hillenbrand, Shreve, Harrison, and McCutcheon
  • Hawkins covers for Hawkins

Late Stay

If you need to stay after Sunday, May 11, 2025, at noon, but no later than Monday, May 19, 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 $38/day room-only charge for staying late if you 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 below.

Departing for Summer Break

  • Plan to move out prior to Sunday, May 11, 2025, at noon. Students who are not moved out by May 11 will be charged $38 daily up until Monday, May 19 and are not eligible to stay beyond May 19 unless signed up for summer school housing.
  • Clean your room and remove all personal belongings before check-out, ensuring you restore your room to its original condition from when you moved in.
    • Take a picture of your room before you leave. This photo will be necessary for the Spring Check-Out form.
  • Complete the Check-Out Checklist.
  • Complete the Spring Check-Out form in the Housing Portal. This will deactivate residence hall access.
    • Upload the images of your empty room when prompted.
  • Pick up the check out packet at your hall's main office and return the completed check out packet, with the key inside, to your assigned hall's drop-off location after removing your belongings and cleaning your room. Look for signs and a kiosk dropbox.
  • Lost key (not turned in at check out): $100 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

You may be charged $38/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. 
  • failing to complete the Spring Check-Out form in the Housing Portal.

Please note, additional fees may apply for abandoned property.

FAQs

I need to stay after May 11, 2025, at noon, how much does it cost and what do I do?
Students needing to stay after May 11 at noon, but no later than May 19 at noon should complete the housing late stay form located on the Housing Portal. Students will be charged $38/day room-only charge for each night they stay between the nights of May 11 - May 19.
I need to stay longer than May 19, what do I do?

Any student needing to stay after May 19 should plan to complete the Summer Housing application located in the Housing Portal. More information about summer sessions and options available can be found on the Summer Housing website.

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 packet and turn my key in when I checked out, what do I do?
Please contact the main office of your assigned residence hall as soon as possible. Please keep in mind 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 $100 for a lock change.