Move Out Guide

Thoroughly clean your space and remember to take all your belongings with you.

Visit your Information Desk to check out cleaning supplies including buckets, rags, brooms/dustpans (for rooms without carpeting), and garbage bags. Housing does not provide cleaning liquids or solutions. 

• Remove any posters, stickers, or adhesives from all surfaces (e.g. doors, walls, and ceiling).
• Ensure all provided furnishings are present (e.g. desk, chair, dresser, wardrobe, trashcans, and recycle bins). 
• Close/lock your windows and ensure that screens are intact.
• Remove any trash, recyclables, and perishable items from the space.
• Turn off lights and ensure your door is locked.
• Check your mailbox for any remaining items.
• Bring your room key or fob, mailbox key, and any carts used to the Information Desk to checkout.

Centennial, Frontier, and Pioneer residents may need to reconfigure their beds before moving out. See if this applies to you and find detailed instructions: Lofting & Beds

Don't forget bicycles you may have left locked outside your building! 

Help us maintain a safe and secure building:

• Use your U Card to access the building and residential areas
• Do not prop doors or hold doors open for others
• Escort your 1-2 helpers at all times
• Lock your door before leaving and return all keys to the Information Desk.

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

Help reduce waste during move out! Students can donate items for reuse through the Pack & Give Back program, which partners with local non-profits. Donated items are also available at the University’s ReUse Program warehouse.

Pack & Give Back bins will be in the lobby of each building by April 29 and labeled for the following items:

1. Paper (magazines, newspapers, office paper, and books) 
2. Reusable Clothing/Shoes/Coats 
3. Nonperishable Food 
4. Toiletries & Cleaning Supplies 
5. Small Electronics

A large container will be outside every building by May 4 for the donation of large items, furniture, rugs/carpeting, and bicycles. Note: abandoned bikes left outside buildings will be removed and sent to the University ReUse program.

Carts can be checked out on your move out day from the Information Desk and they will be cleaned between uses. Be sure to check out and load your cart or carts 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 in order to practice proper distancing.

Be sure to check your mailbox one last time before checking out.

First Class mail will be forwarded for 60 days after the building closes. If you want your mail forwarded, you can complete a change of address form online.

Change of Address Form

Our buildings do not have storage space available, so all resident belongings must be removed before you move out. Contact your building's business office with any questions.  

ReUse Program Storage

If you need a storage option over the summer, consider storing your belongings with the University's ReUse Program. Any student can use this service.

Most HRL residents can work with ReUse to arrange a pick up when you move out and a delivery back to your HRL hall or apartment next fall. If you are moving off-campus next semester, you can still store with ReUse but you will need to pick up your items personally. See their website for pricing and other details.

ReUse Summer Storage

Be mindful that other residents may have coursework, exams, or other responsibilities during the move out period. 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 violation of Fire Code. 

Quiet Hours

All buildings have 22 hour Quiet Hours starting on May 3 at 11 pm. General building Courtesy Hours from 5-7 pm will continue through the end of your contract.

Dining is only available to assigned residents with meal plans at this time. The last meal of the spring semester will be lunch on May 12. Campus Markets (Sanford, Middlebrook, Centennial) will be open on Tuesday, May 11.

Plan to return your reusable To-Go food container to M Dining at your last on-campus meal so they can be reused or properly recycled.

Residence hall residents who need to stay overnight on May 12 may submit a request to their building team. Note: Late Stay check outs must be complete by 10 am on May 13. 

Late Stay Request

Need to stay longer than May 13? Summer Housing gives you the flexibility to choose the dates you stay for a simple daily rate. Options are available in Pioneer, Keeler, and Radius. Learn more and apply today.

Summer Housing

Where CAN I load my vehicle?

• Parking meters on 17th and 18th Aves
• East side of 17th Ave (May 8-12 only)
  • Must be used for active loading only (someone must remain with the vehicle at all times)
• 4th St. Ramp - You will need to pull a ticket to enter.  Bring the ticket to the building information desk to receive discounted parking.

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)

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 Ave
• Lot 109 - entrance from Buford Ave
• Any designated No Parking area
• 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. 

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

Where CAN I load my vehicle?

• Contract parking lot 95
• The metered lot along the south side of Middlebrook
• North side of Middlebrook along the south side of 4th St. between 21st Ave 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

The SOUTH side of 7th street is always available for parking. On May 28-31 the north side of 7th St between 14th Ave and 15th Ave may be used for loading. Do not park in this area until you are ready to load. 

Do not park in the Disability Loading area, you may be towed without proper identification.   

There is limited street parking available surrounding the building. Please pay careful attention to posted signs and follow all City of Minneapolis regulations. 

Only those with a parking contract can park in the underground garage. If you do not have a contract for the underground garage, you may be towed.

Where CAN I load my vehicle?

• Parking lot 43 will be available for loading.

Where CAN’T I park to load my vehicle?

• Any designated No Parking area.
• Sanford or Wilkins Hall Loading docks.
• University Avenue.

Where CAN I load my vehicle?

• The metered lot between Territorial/Centennial 
• The metered lot between Pioneer/Frontier
• Delaware Street & Oak Street Meters
• Fulton Street (May 8-12 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

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 Frontier metered lot
• Any other designated No Parking areas (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.