Move-Out Guide

Details subject to change. Updated February 2025.

Thank you for choosing to live on campus this year.

We want to help you feel prepared for the end of the semester and the end of your housing contract (Wednesday, May 14, 2025 for residence halls; Saturday, May 31, 2025 for Radius, Wilkins, and Yudof; and Thursday, July 31, 2025 for Keeler). Residents must be moved out by 8 p.m. on the last day of their housing contract.

Work ahead as much as you can by sorting, cleaning, recycling, and packing in advance. Coordinate plans with your roommate(s) to clean your shared spaces. Please submit Fix It requests now if you have maintenance or repair needs. Note: if there is room damage beyond normal wear-and-tear, you will be responsible for the repair cost. Your building team will fix any immediate concerns now, and they will prepare to make other repairs after you move out.

There is major construction happening around campus. Please leave yourself ample time for travel to and from campus. Review the Parking & Transportation website for more details.

Moving Instructions

Key Details

Bring your own packing materials—boxes, bins, bags. Carts will be available during move-out, and they must be returned to your building’s Information Desk.
Keep your U Card with you at all times for building access, and escort your helper(s) at all times.
Parking is not free during move-out at the campus ramps, campus meters, or street meters. You or your helper(s) will need to plan to pay for parking when you are not actively loading the vehicle. For more information, review the parking information listed below for your building. Do not park in restricted areas (e.g., tow away zones).
You MUST return your keys/fobs to the Information Desk to complete your check out. You must be moved out by 8 p.m. on the last day of your housing contract.

Read each of the following dropdowns carefully.

REQUIRED: Move-Out Checklist

You must thoroughly clean your space and take all your belongings with you in addition to completing the following steps:

Remove any posters, stickers, or adhesives from all surfaces (e.g. doors, walls, and ceiling). For all residents excluding Radius, if you have 3M strips on the wall, please leave them up for staff to remove.
17th Avenue, Centennial, Comstock, Frontier, Middlebrook, Pioneer, and Yudof residents: Please de-loft your bed if it has been lofted (even if it was lofted when you moved in). Beds that are bunked should remain bunked. More information is available on the Lofting & Beds webpage, and you can submit a Fix It if you need assistance. Residents in buildings not listed above may leave their bed in the lofted position if they wish.
Sweep, vacuum, and mop floors.
If applicable, clean your bathroom(s) by cleaning the toilet, shower/tub, and sink, wiping down the vanity and mirror, and cleaning out the drawers and cabinets.
If applicable, clean your kitchen, including the freezer, fridge, microwave, oven, counters, cabinets, sinks, and walls.
Ensure all provided furnishings are in your room/apartment (for example, bed pieces/loft, desk, chair, dresser, wardrobe, trashcans, and recycling bins).
Close/lock your windows, and ensure the screens are intact.
Remove all of the trash, recyclables, and any personal items from your space. Don’t forget to take your bike with you (if you brought one). View additional details about bikes below.
Turn off lights, and ensure your door is locked (even if it’s empty of all personal belongings).
Check your mailbox for any remaining items, ask the front desk if you have any packages waiting, and set up mail forwarding (directions below).
When you have finished moving everything out, go to the Information Desk to turn in your room key/fob, mailbox key, and any carts used.

You can check cleaning supplies out from the Information Desk including buckets, rags, brooms/dustpans (for rooms without carpeting), vacuums, and garbage bags. You will need to bring your own cleaning liquids/solutions as Housing does not provide them.

Recycling and Donations (spring only)

Reduce trash and move more efficiently with the Pack & Give Back program. This program partners with local nonprofits, and the items may also become available through the University’s ReUse Program warehouse.

Pack & Give Back bins will be in the lobby of each building by Monday, April 29, 2025 to collect the following items:

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

A large container will also be outside every building by Monday, April 29 2025 for the donation of large items, furniture, rugs/carpeting, and bicycles.

Bicycles

Storage

Our buildings do not have storage spaces, so residents must move all of their belongings out of the building during Move-Out.

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).

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.

Lost and Found

Items left by residents in on-campus Residence Halls and Apartments will be held for 60 days. The 60 day time period begins at the point item(s) are discovered or brought to the attention of our hall staff, and only if they are discovered by hall staff. The hall staff will make a best possible effort to reach the item’s owner(s) via email to notify them of the item being held at the Information Desk. After 60 days, all lost and found items previously held at hall Information Desks will be sent to the Reuse Center on campus. Any valuable items that may contain personal information (including but not limited to IDs, wallets, passports, computers, and cellular phones) are immediately turned over to University of Minnesota Police Department, where they are held for an additional 90 days.

The following items may be disposed of immediately:

Empty product containers
Perishable items (e.g. food and liquids)
Opened over-the-counter items (e.g. medications, personal hygiene items, cosmetics, detergents, and household cleaners)
Common items such as pens, pencils, paper, clothes hangers, cords, and other supplies that have a individual value of under $10 (unless found in an unopened original package)
Unclean or spoiled items (e.g. clothing, bedding, food, and beverage and food storage containers)
Items deemed to be of zero monetary value (such as trash or publications)
Furniture that is broken or cannot be used for its intended purpose based on its current condition
Plants

Mail Forwarding

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

If you live in Radius, you will need to complete USPS’s Change-of-Address Form.

Remember to also update your online accounts (e.g., Amazon, Target) with your new address.

Moving Carts

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 as soon as you are done moving your items. 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.

Important Reminders

With so many people going in and out of the buildings, it is essential that you help us maintain a safe and secure building during move-out.

Building Security

Remember:

Use your U Card/fob to access the building and residential areas each time you enter.
Operate turnstiles like normal with a card swipe when entering. When exiting, approach the turnstiles slowly and do not push them open, as they will open automatically.
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 helper(s) at all times. Do not give your U Card, room keys, or fob to others.
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 or residential spaces, notify staff.

Quiet Hours & Community Standards Reminder

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 Monday, May 5, 2025 at 11 p.m., all buildings will begin 22-hour quiet hours through May 14. This is done to help students as they complete their coursework and finals.

Between the hours of 5 to 7 p.m. every day, quiet hours will be lifted and “courtesy hours” will be in effect. During courtesy hours, it is expected that individuals will respect the needs of others for quiet study.

Community Behavioral Standards

Dining Services (spring only)

The last meal of the spring semester will be lunch on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. Campus Markets (Sanford, Middlebrook, Centennial) will close after Tuesday, May 7, 2024.

Dining Dollars expire annually at the end of the spring semester. Any unused Dining Dollars from the 2024-2025 academic year will expire on May 14, 2025.

Return your reusable To-Go food container to M Food Co. at your last on-campus meal so they can be reused or properly recycled. Please also return Dining Hall dishes or utensils before the end of the semester.

Late Stay (spring only)

Submit a Late Stay Request.

Residence hall residents who need to stay overnight on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 must submit the Late Stay Request below. Students may also be able to stay overnight on Thursday, May 15, 2025, but will be billed for the additional overnight stay.

Note: Late Stay check-outs must be completed by 10 a.m. on your last day (Thursday, May 15, 2025 or Friday, May 16, 2025).

Late Stay Request

Need to stay the night of May 15 or later?

Need to stay longer than Thursday, May 15? 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

Parking

Key Details

Parking near our halls and apartments is very limited. Please move your vehicle as quickly as possible after you have finished loading it.
Be prepared to pay for parking. Parking in campus ramps, campus meters, or city meters is not free during move-out.
DO NOT bring trailers or oversized vehicles to campus. They will not fit in the parking ramps, and there is insufficient space to accommodate them outside buildings.
Do not leave vehicles unattended in loading docks or fire lanes. Unattended vehicles in these areas will be tagged and towed.
You must return any carts (if used) and keys you use to the Information Desk in your building before leaving campus to complete checkout.

Find information below about where you or your helper(s) can or can't park near your building during move-out.

17th Avenue/Keeler

Where CAN I load my vehicle?

Parking meters on 17th and 18th Avenues. You will need to pay for the meter.
East side of 17th Avenue (Saturday May 10 to Wednesday, May 14, 2025 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 (spring only).

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.
Designated No Parking areas (loading dock, Official Vehicle spaces, and the C17 staff parking spots)

Bailey

Where CAN I load my vehicle?

Metered spaces near the softball field. You will need to pay for the meter.
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 area
Do not block the fire lane or park on the grass or sidewalks.

Comstock/Yudof

Where CAN I load my vehicle?

There is limited space in the metered lot in front of Comstock. You will need to pay for the meter.
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 lots (lot 7) or loading docks (including Coffman Union loading docks)
Any designated No Parking areas

Middlebrook

Where CAN I load my vehicle?

Contract parking lot 95
The metered lot along the south side of Middlebrook. You will need to pay for the meter.
North side of Middlebrook along 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 lot 80 parking spaces

Radius

Where CAN I load my vehicle?

The SOUTH side of 7th Street is always available for parking. On Saturday, May 17 to Sunday, May 18, and on Saturday, May 24 to Saturday, May 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.

Sanford/Wilkins

Centennial/Frontier/Pioneer/Territorial (Superblock)

Where CAN I load my vehicle?

The metered lot between Territorial/Centennial. You will need to pay for the meter.
The metered lot between Pioneer/Frontier. You will need to pay for the meter.
Delaware Street & Oak Street Meters
Fulton Street (Saturday, May 10 to Wednesday, May 14, 2025 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 2-way traffic so load only from the sidewalk or behind your vehicle.
Oak Street Parking Ramp (vouchers available)

Where CAN’T I park to load my vehicle?

Contract parking lots (includes lot 5 and lot 6)
On Harvard Street
The Pioneer Hall loading dock adjacent to the metered lot between Pioneer/Frontier
Any other designated No Parking areas (including any loading docks)

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

PARKING VOUCHERS AVAILABLE (SPRING ONLY):

Housing & Residential Life has arranged for discounted weekday rates in University parking ramps.

During the week of Monday, April 28, 2025, residents will receive an email with a QR code to access a voucher that can be used to pay the after hours/weekend rate rather than the peak rate ($1 per hour instead of $3). This QR code will also be available at the Information Desks for the buildings and can be used by any families needing to park in a University ramp during peak hours (Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.) between May 1 and May 31, 2025.

Summer Housing

Summer options are available—choose the dates your stay from mid-May into early August.

Housing Contract

Review terms, provisions, and payment information to secure your housing space.

Off-Campus Housing

Looking off-campus? We want you to make your next move with confidence.