Move-Out / Checkout

How to Move Out Properly

• Schedule your move-out appointment

  All students must schedule a move-out appointment via the MyHousing/Dining portal. Checkout appointments will be available between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. April 23 – May 1. All halls and houses close May 1 at noon.

  Please schedule your appointment by April 15. If you plan to move out before April 23 or will need to leave outside the hours of 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., please email Campus Housing with your requested date and time.

  To schedule your appointment:

  • Log into MyPortal and click on the MyHousing/Dining tile. In the portal, click on the Requests tab in the blue banner and select Appointments.
  • Select the date and time you plan to move out.
  • Move-out appointments will be for one hour and are when an RA will inspect your space. You may take as much time as you need to physically move your items leading up to your appointment time, but not after.

  Graduating Seniors: You must fill out the Graduating Senior Form in the MyHousing/Dining portal to schedule your move-out appointment. Just follow the instructions above to access the form – only students who have applied to graduate will be able to see it. You may request an extension to stay on campus until noon on May 11, 2025, using this form. Campus Housing will verify that you are eligible to graduate and then send you a follow-up email. If you request an extension, depending on where you currently live, we may have to relocate you to a new room on May 1.

• Make a plan with your roommate / suitemate

  You are responsible for the condition of your bedroom as well as any shared spaces (bathrooms, kitchens, living rooms, etc.) upon moving out, regardless of whether you used the space. We encourage you to talk to your roommate / suitemates about who is responsible for cleaning and preparing the room / suite for move-out, considering when each person is leaving, and assigning tasks accordingly. For example, if you are the first person to leave, you shouldn’t agree to clean the bathroom since it will still be in use after you leave. RAs will help facilitate these conversations.

  Greek Houses: Greek houses are different from typical residence halls and houses in that chapter material can be kept in the house over the summer. It is very important that each Greek chapter house follow these expectations for each space in your house. Your email contains additional information.

• Pack and prepare your space

  As you pack, don’t forget shared items used by your roommate / suitemates. Take a minute to decide who is going to take these items home or consider donating unwanted items.

  
  We encourage you to ship anything home now that you no longer need and won’t have room for in a car, for instance. Visit Mail Services to determine the best way to get your item shipped (USPS, FedEx, UPS, etc.).

  • Leave your room / suite clean.
  • Remove all trash from the room / suite and place it in designated trash collection areas or dumpsters.
  • Sweep or vacuum the floors and wipe down all surfaces.
  • Remove all posters, flags, stickers or other decorative items from the walls. If you have used Command Strips or other adhesives, you must remove these from your walls. Check out this video on how to remove Command Strips properly.
  • You must remove all personal items. Anything left will be considered abandoned and will be discarded, and residents will be fined.
  • Return your room furniture to the original setup, including height of the bed.

  Mindful Move-Out
  Campus Housing, the Center for Sustainable Development and Residence Life partner each year to collect unwanted items and divert them from the landfill. Mindful Move Out 2025 will begin Wednesday, April 16, in all residence halls across campus. As you begin packing up to move out, think about what items you can donate instead of throwing away.

  • Large bins will be placed in each hall for donatable materials, including housewares (dishware, lamps, rugs, pillows and more); clothing (shoes, pants, jackets, tops, jewelry, handbags and more); non-perishable food items (unopened, shelf-stable food items).
  • We are partnering with Goodwill, Charleston Mattress, Green Zone, Cougar Free Store and the Lowcountry Food Bank to donate any unbroken, non-perishable items. Please discard any broken or damaged items.
  • You can find out more at the Center for Sustainable Development’s page. We also have TerraCycle bins located on the porch of 207 Calhoun for items like empty toothpaste containers, deodorant containers and makeup containers. Check out all the materials we accept (CofC login required) and drop off at any time.
  • If you live in a historic house, you are welcome to bring your donations to any residence hall drop-off bin.
• Move out and check out with RA

  Greek Houses do not check out with an RA.

  • Follow parking directions for move-out.
  • Once you have removed all items from your room and have cleaned, you will need to meet a Residence Life staff member at the front desk or in the lobby of your building. (Follow instructions for contacting them in your email.) They will do a final check to ensure you have removed all items and left your space clean. They will then scan the QR code from the checkout section of your MyHousing/Dining portal to check you out.
  • Failure to make an appointment and check out with an RA will result in a $100 improper checkout fine added to your eBill. 
• Return your key

  • After the Residence Life staff member has checked your space, return your key to the key return box in the lobby of your residence hall, on the porch of Campus Housing at 40 Coming Street or Campus Services HQ at 162 Calhoun St. (or where directed in your move-out email).
  • If you have lost your key, order a new one as soon as possible through the MyHousing/Dining portal.
  • Failure to return your key upon move-out will result in a $100 charge applied to your eBill.