Move-Out Process

• Year-Round Housing Residents

Additional Information

• Need to break your lease during the semester? Learn more about breaking your lease.

• End of semester move-out times:

  • Move-out must be completed 24 hours after your last final.

  • All residents must be moved out by Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 10 a.m.

  • Graduating seniors who receive pre-approval may remain in housing until Sunday, May 10, 2026, at 10 a.m. To request a late stay, please log in to the OSU Housing Portal and submit the Late Stay Form.

• If you have questions about charges, fines and fees, visit Financial Responsibility.

• Improper checkout fee(s) will be charged for failure to comply with move-out instructions. Note: Failure to submit keys to Desk Services will result in a lock change and mail keys

Express Checkout

• Step 1: Pick up an Express Checkout Key Envelope
  • Available at any Desk Services location.
  • Note: Submitting your Express Checkout form will remove card-swipe access to your hall.
• Step 2: Prepare room for move-out
  • Remove all personal items from the room. The only thing that should be in the room at checkout is university-issued furniture.
  • Check dressers, closets, cabinets and desk drawers to make sure you have everything.
  • Clean the room.
    • Clean all surfaces inside and out—including desk/dresser, bookshelf and inside drawers–of dirt, grime and gunk.
    • Clean windows and mirrors.
    • Remove contact paper from counter and bulletin boards.
    • Remove tape residue from furniture, walls and windows.
    • Leave peel-and-stick adhesive hooks (such as Command™ Brand) in place. These will be removed by facilities management. Removal can cause damage to the walls that will result in damage charges.
    • Sweep, mop and/or vacuum floors.
    • Place dirt, debris and trash in dumpsters, not in the hallway.
    • To empty the water from fish tanks and/or turtle tanks down the drain, use strainer to catch rocks. Run cold water for two minutes afterward.
  • University-owned furniture.
    • Beds must be assembled and secured.
    • Move furniture back to its move-in configuration.
    • Closet doors are installed.
  • Dumpsters and trash removal
    • Dumpsters are the big blue containers (22 feet long) are for trash.
    • Do not block the front of the dumpster.
    • Do not stack trash up against the side of the dumpster.
    • If the dumpster is full, take trash to the next closest dumpster.
  • Check your mailbox and service desk for any remaining mail and packages.
• Step 3: Complete the Checkout Form
  • Scan the QR code on the envelope or log into the OSU Housing Portal.
  • Complete the Express Checkout form.
  • Lock your door(s) when you leave.
  • Note: Submitting your Express Checkout form will remove card-swipe access to your hall.
• Step 4: Return Your Keys using the Express Checkout Envelope
  • Place your keys inside the envelope.
  • Seal the envelope.
  • Return it to  your hall’s desk. Look for the drop box if the desk is closed.
  • Mailed or shipped keys will not be accepted.
  • Failure to return keys may result in a lock change charge.
  • For mid-semester lease cancellation, you will continue to be charged rent until your keys are returned.
    • Lost keys will result in replacement charges.
    • Mailed or shipped keys will not be accepted.

  Want to donate your room decor?

  If you have lightly used decorations that you would like to donate to housing showrooms, please email housingtours@okstate.edu with a picture and description of the item. If the item (s) can be used, our team will confirm a pickup time during pre-finals week or finals.

  Ask your RA if you have move-out questions.