Breaks And Move Out

SPRING MOVE OUT 

Unless you are participating in commencement, you must check out within 24 hours of your last final exam. Exceptions include residents with summer contracts in Rooker, McWhorter, Busbee, Vandiver and University Village. Residents participating in commencement must check out by May 10 at noon; University Village residents participating in commencement must check out by May 25 at noon. 

CHECKOUT INSTRUCTIONS 

Schedule a checkout day/time in The Dawg House. Unless you are participating in commencement, you must check out within 24 hours after your last final exam. Checkout times will be available to choose April 17-28. 

CHECKOUT OPTIONS 

  1. Checkout – Complete the list below and return your keys to the community desk at your convenience. With this option, you will not meet with a staff member before your departure. A staff member will inspect the room later. 
  1. In-person checkout with an RA – If you prefer an in-person checkout, please email your residence hall director to request an appointment. You will receive a confirmation email of your appointment. You are expected to complete the list below prior to the date and time of your appointment.    

Before turning in your keys, you must meet the following move-out expectations:  

  • Schedule a checkout time in The Dawg House  
  • Attend a community gathering 
  • Close and lock all windows 
  • Close window blinds 
  • Remove all trash and recycling from your room 
  • Dispose of perishable food in the exterior trash 
  • Return Bulldog Boxes to the dining hall 
  • Set your thermostat to the lowest cool setting (68-72 degrees, where applicable)  
  • Remove all items except the furniture that was there upon move in 
  • Check your mailbox and change your address in The Dawg House 
  • Turn off all lights
  • Close and lock all doors
  • Checkout: 
    • In-person checkout: Wait for an RA to meet you in your room 
    • Checkout: Go to the front desk and fill out a checkout envelope. Put your keys in the envelope, seal it and give to the front desk 

Any damage found in your room—as well as missing or lost keys—may result in a fee that will be applied to your student account.

Unless you are participating in commencement, you must checkout within 24 hours after your last final exam. To request an extension of your stay past this time, please fill out an extension request. Requests will be reviewed and you will receive a response via email. 

Extension Request

SUMMER SESSION MOVE IN/OUT

SUMMER SESSIONMOVE IN DATE/TIMEMOVE OUT DATE/TIME
May SessionMay 10, 2025 at 2 p.m.June 5, 2025 at 12 p.m.
Extended SessionMay 10, 2025 at 2 p.m.August 2, 2025 at 12 p.m.
Thru SessionJune 2, 2025 at 10 a.m.July 4, 2025 at 12 p.m.
Short Session IJune 2, 2025 at 10 a.m.July 4, 2025 at 12 p.m.
Short Session IIJuly 2, 2025 at 10 a.m.August 2, 2025 at 12 p.m.