Move Out

All residents are strongly encouraged to complete an Express Checkout. To complete an Express Checkout, you'll receive an envelope with an instruction sheet from your hall staff, either in person or via your building mailbox. You'll then complete the steps on the instruction sheet and then you'll turn in your room key(s) using the envelope that was provided.

If you'd rather complete a check out with a staff member present, please reach out to your RA, CA or AC.

Please note: If you don't follow these instructions to properly check out, you could be assessed additional charges, including a $25 improper checkout fee. 

Students who don't properly check out following the listed steps will be assessed an improper checkout fee of $25, in addition to any room damage/cleaning charges.

Do the following to prepare for check out:

• Remove all personal belongings. Moving bins will be in the hall lobby.
• Take your bike home. Any bikes left after residence halls close will be donated.
  • If you rented a bike locker, turn in the bike locker key when you check out with a hall staff member.  
• Remove all items from your mailbox.
• Return all university property to its original order and location (see room diagrams).
  • If you checked out a bed rail, place it on the mattress.
• Complete the required cleaning.
• Put key(s) inside envelope and put in mail slot in the AC or CA door. If you rented a bike locker, put that key in the yellow envelope as well.

• Defrosting your freezer takes 24 hours! Turn temperature control dial to the “0” position. Unplug the unit and leave both doors propped open. Remove all food and beverages. 
  • IMPORTANT: Do not use any object to remove the frost/ice, as this will cause a puncture of the unit that can't be repaired and you'll be charged for replacement cost of the unit ($300+). Put a large towel in the freezer to absorb the water while ice is melting (ask your custodian if you don’t have a towel available).
• Refrigerator: Dry out and wipe clean the inside of the fridge and freezer. After it is defrosted and cleaned, leave unplugged and prop the door open.
• Microwave: Clean the inside walls and the plate. Wipe the outside clean.
• Beds: There should be one on each side of room (If it’s lofted, leave it lofted. If it's unlofted leave, it unlofted). 
• Furniture: Clean and wipe down all furniture surfaces, including the inside of drawers. There should be no stains, black smudges, tape or sticky spots.  
• Walls/Ceiling/Mirrors: Remove all posters, tape, stickers and adhesives. Clean marks and adhesive residue off all surfaces.
• Door: Remove all door decorations, message boards, stickers and tape from both sides. Clean all writing, marks and adhesive residue off both sides.
• Windows and Screens: Remove all tape, stickers and adhesive residue. Close both sets of windows. Close blinds or roller shades.
• Floor: Sweep then mop or vacuum the floor. Do not sweep anything into the hallway.
• Wastebasket and Recycling Bin: Take out ALL trash and recycling. Clean trash and recycling bins

South Fork Suites common area guidelines:

• Living Room: Vacuum furniture under and between cushions, as well as the floor.
• Windows: Must be free of any signs, stickers and tape. Remove and clean all adhesive residue. Shut the window and blinds.
• Kitchenette: Clean out all cabinets, cupboards and counters. Remove all food from refrigerator and freezer. Clean the fridge and freezer. Remove all trash and recycling.
• Bathroom: Remove all belongings from cubbies/vanity area. Clean all cabinets, shelves, countertop, sink, shower, shower curtain and toilet. There should be no stains, hair or debris left on any surface. Sweep and mop floor.
• Closets/Hallway/Suite Door: Vacuum floors, clean shelves in closet. Clean both sides of the main suite door. All surfaces should be clean of any residue, stains or marks. Peephole should be present in the door.

Hall staff will come to your room after receiving your express checkout envelope and will complete an inspection of the space for any cleanliness issues or damages. 

Any damages or cleaning charges will be applied to your eSIS account.

Staff will use the Room Condition Report (RCR) to compare the condition of the room from time of move in to the time of your check out. Any damages found that were not specified on the RCR when you moved in will be charged to your student account.

If it isn't known which roommate is responsible for the damage, the charges will be divided equally between roommates. If applicable, you'll receive an email to your UWRF email account outlining any charges.

Please note, if hall staff do not receive your room key(s) back, we won't accept the return through the mail and there will be a charge issued to re-core the door. 

• If you rented a bike locker, you must remove the bike from the locker. Bikes left behind will be donated.
• If you rented a bike locker, turn in the bike locker key when you turn in your express checkout envelope. 

You're responsible for returning your room to its original state. Please see the room diagrams at each link for information on room layout and furnishings. 

• Crabtree
• Grimm
• McMillan
• Parker
• Ames Suites
• Hathorn
• South Fork Suites
• Johnson 
• May
• Prucha
• Stratton