Move-Out Guide

You must thoroughly clean your space and remember to take all your belongings with you.

You should do all of the following:

• Remove any posters, stickers, or adhesives from all surfaces (e.g. doors, walls, and ceiling).
• 17th Avenue, Centennial, Comstock, Frontier, Pioneer, and Yudof residents: De-loft your bed if it has been lofted (even if it was lofted when you moved in). More information is available on the Lofting & Beds webpage, and you can submit a Fix It request if you need assistance.
• Ensure all provided furnishings are in your room/apartment (for example, desk, chair, dresser, wardrobe, trashcans, and recycling bins).
• Close/lock your windows, and ensure that the screens are intact.
• Remove all of the trash, recyclables, and any personal items from your space. Also, don’t forget to take your bike with you (if you brought one).
• Turn off the lights, and ensure your door is locked.
• Check your mailbox for any remaining items, and set up mail forwarding (directions below).
• Bring your keys/fobs and moving cards (if used) to the Information Desk when you are done. You MUST return your keys/fobs to complete check-out.

Cleaning supplies will be available for check out from our Information Desks including buckets, rags, brooms/dustpans, vacuums, and garbage bags. You will need to bring your own cleaning liquids/solutions as Housing does not provide them.

Reduce trash and move more efficiently with the Pack and Give Back program. Bins will be placed in the lobbies of all of our buildings by April 28 where you can place any of the items listed below. They will then either be recycled, given to local nonprofits, or made available through the University’s ReUse Program warehouse.

1. Paper (magazines, newspapers, office paper, and books)
2. Reusable clothing/shoes/coats
3. Nonperishable Food (please only donate food that is unopened)
4. Toiletries and cleaning supplies
5. Small electronics

Do you have larger items you want to get rid of? A large container will be placed outside our residence halls/apartments by May 2-3 for the donation of furniture, rugs, carpeting, bicycles, or other large items.

Don't forget to take your bike with you when you move out. Any bikes left in the racks outside our residence halls/apartments will be considered abandoned, and they will be sent to the ReUse program for resale/disposal.

If you want to donate your bike, please put it in the Pack and Give Back container outside your building (more information is above).

Our buildings do not have storage spaces, so residents must move all of their belongings out of the building during Move-Out. Contact your building's business office with any questions.

Summer Storage Option: ReUse Program Storage

If you want to store your belongings over the summer, check out the ReUse Summer Storage option. Any student can use this service. You can either transport your belongings to the warehouse or register for ReUse to pick them up from your residence hall/apartment (reservations for pickup must be made at least one week in advance). 

Please note:

• If you will live on campus next fall: Most HRL residents can work with ReUse to arrange a pick up when you move out and delivery back to your HRL hall or apartment.
• If you are moving off-campus next fall: You can arrange a pickup and store with ReUse, but you will need to pick up your items personally. ReUse does not make deliveries off campus.

ReUse Summer Storage

Before checking out, be sure to check your mailbox one last time and ask the front desk for any packages.

If you complete the change of address form linked below, your First Class mail will be forwarded for 60 days after the building closes. Packages are not forwarded. You should also update your address on MyU.

Change of Address Form

Carts can be checked out on your Move-Out day from the Information Desk. Please check out and load your cart(s) before your helpers arrive.

Help your neighbors and building team by returning carts to the lobby. Carts that are not returned result in a $200 charge.

Note: Our staff will be available to answer questions and process your check-out, but they will not be able to physically help you move your belongings.

Remember:

• Use your U Card/fob to access the building and residential areas each time you enter.

• Do not prop doors, hold the door open for others, or allow someone to enter as you exit. We understand that this can feel inconvenient or rude as you go in and out of the building, but this is essential for maintaining security in our buildings.

• Escort your helpers at all times.

• Lock your door before leaving, and return all keys to the Information Desk. You must return your keys to the Information Desk when checking out to avoid being charged.

If you notice people who appear to be trying to gain access to the building, notify staff.

Please plan to pack in ways that will allow you to move as efficiently and quietly as possible. Also, do not leave belongings in the hallway while you are moving. They will become an obstacle for others and a violation of the Fire Code.

Quiet Hours

Starting May 2 at 11 p.m., all buildings will have 22-hour Quiet Hours and Courtesy Hours from 5-7 p.m. This will continue through May 11. This is done to help students as they complete their coursework and finals.

Community Behavioral Standards

The last meal of the spring semester will be lunch on May 11. Campus Markets (Sanford, Middlebrook, Centennial) will close after Tuesday, May 10.

You should:

• Return your reusable To-Go food container at your last on-campus meal so it can be reused or properly recycled.
• Consider using any FlexDine funds remaining in your account.

Submit a Late Stay request.

Residence hall residents who need to stay overnight on May 11 may submit a request to their building team.

Note: Late Stay check-outs must be completed by 10 a.m. on May 12.

Late Stay Request

Need to stay longer than May 12?

Summer Housing gives you the flexibility to choose the dates you stay for a simple daily rate.

Options are available in Pioneer, Keeler, Radius, or Yudof. 

Summer Housing

Where CAN I load my vehicle?

• Parking meters on 17th Avenue and 18th Avenue
• East side of 17th Avenue (May 7-11 only)
  • Must be used for active loading only (someone must remain with the vehicle at all times)
• 4th Street Ramp
  • You will need to pull a ticket to enter. Review the information below about parking vouchers if you will be parking during peak hours.

Where CAN’T I park to load my vehicle?

• 4th Street
• In the Keeler garage (unless you have an active parking contract for that facility). Anyone who parks in the garage without a contract will be towed.
• Any designated No Parking zones (loading dock, Official Vehicle spaces, and the C17 staff parking spots)

Where CAN I load my vehicle?

• Metered spaces near the softball field
• The circular drive behind Bailey Hall (short-term, attended vehicles only!)
  • Vehicles loading in this area must be diagonally-parked along the curb for no more than 15 minutes. 

Where CAN’T I park to load my vehicle?

• Lot 177 - entrance from Cleveland Avenue
• Lot 109 - entrance from Buford Avenue
• Any designated No Parking zones
• Do not block the fire lane or park on the grass or sidewalks.

Where CAN I load my vehicle?

• There is limited space in the metered lot in the front of Comstock.
• East River Road Garage
  • You will need to pull a ticket to enter. Review the information below about parking vouchers if you will be parking during peak hours.

Where CAN’T I park to load my vehicle?

• Anywhere along Delaware Street 
• Contract parking lot 7 or loading docks (including Coffman Union loading docks)
• Any designated No Parking zones

Where CAN I load my vehicle?

• Contract parking lot 95
• The metered lot along the south side of Middlebrook
• The north side of Middlebrook (the south side of 4th Street between 21st Avenue and the Middlebrook loading dock entrance)

Where CAN’T I park to load my vehicle?

• Any designated No Parking area (including Official Vehicle spaces, fire lanes, and loading docks)
• Contract parking lot 80

Where CAN I load my vehicle?

• The SOUTH side of 7th Street is always available for parking. On May 27-31, the north side of 7th Street between 14th Avenue and 15th Avenue may be used for loading. Do not park in this area until you are ready to load. 
• There is limited street parking available surrounding the building. Please pay careful attention to posted signs and follow all City of Minneapolis regulations. 

Where CAN’T I park to load my vehicle?

• Do not park in the Disability Loading area unless you have proper identification.
• Do not park in the underground garage unless you have a parking contract. Anyone who parks in the garage without a contract will be towed.

Where CAN I load my vehicle?

• Parking lot 43 will be available for loading.
• Metered spaces between Sanford Hall and Wilkins Apartments

Where CAN’T I park to load my vehicle?

• Any designated No Parking zones
• The loading docks of Sanford Hall and Wilkins Apartments
• University Avenue

Where CAN I load my vehicle?

• The metered lot between Territorial/Centennial
• The metered lot between Pioneer/Frontier
• Metered parking on Delaware Street and Oak Street
• Fulton Street (May 8-11 only)
  • Must be used for active loading only; someone must remain with the vehicle at all times.
  • Be aware that the street will continue to have two-way traffic, so load only from the sidewalk or behind your vehicle.
• Oak Street Parking Ramp
  • You will need to pull a ticket to enter. Review the information below about parking vouchers if you will be parking during peak hours.

Where CAN’T I park to load my vehicle?

• Lot 5 and Lot 6 contract parking
• Harvard Street
• The Pioneer Hall loading dock (adjacent to the metered lot between Pioneer Hall and Frontier Hall)
• Designated No Parking zones (including any loading docks)

In the interest of campus healthcare workers and patients, please DO NOT use the Hospital Ramp directly north of Centennial Hall.