Move Out in 4 Steps

 

Follow these four steps for undergraduate housing to help make your move-out experience go smoothly.

 

Note: Improper checkout fee(s) will charged to your bursar account for failure to comply with the instructions below. Visit Financial Responsibility for more information about fees and charges,

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• Step 1: Schedule Checkout Meeting with CM
  • Checkouts can only be scheduled when desks are opened during checkout week:
  • Schedule your checkout appointment with your community mentor (CM) at least 24 hours in advance of your move-out. 
    • Move-out must be completed 24 hours after OSU's last finals (Saturday at noon).
    • Graduating seniors have until Sunday at 1 p.m. to move out.
  • If your CM is not available at your desired checkout time, the CM can refer you to another CM or you will need to schedule a different time .
  • If you cannot make your appointment, let the CM know as soon as possible. Missing your scheduled checkout will result in an improper checkout violation.
• Step 2: Prepare Room for Checkout Meeting

  By your scheduled appointment with the community mentor (CM), you need to be sure the following tasks have been taken care of. 

   

  • Remove all personal items from the room. The only thing that should be in the room at checkout is university-issued furniture.
    • Check dresser and desk drawers to make sure you have everything .
  • Clean the room.
    • Clean all surfaces—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. 
• Step 3: Attend Checkout Meeting with CM.
  • See Checkout Meeting for instructions.
• Step 4: Return keys to the appropriate Desk Service locations.
  Visit Desk Service locations.