
Move-Out Guide
Details subject to change. Updated March 25, 2022
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 (May 11 for residence halls; May 31 for Radius, Wilkins, and Yudof; and July 31 for Keeler).
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. Your building team will fix any immediate concerns now, and they will prepare to make other repairs after you move out.
Staying Healthy
Review the Safe Campus website shortly before Move-Out for the latest University information.
We encourage you to practice COVID-19 prevention strategies while moving out, and please do not have people help you with moving if they are experiencing symptoms or have concerns regarding exposure to COVID-19.
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. More information is below about the parking options for each building.
- Our buildings do not have space for residents to store their belongings. Individuals wanting storage options can make reservations with the ReUse Program (information below).
- As you prepare for the end of the semester and move out, be mindful of your neighbors. They may have classwork/finals schedules that are different than your own.
- You MUST return your keys/fobs to the Information Desk to complete your check out.
Read each of the following dropdowns carefully.
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.
- 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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Remember:
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Use your U Card/fob to access the building and residential areas each time you enter.
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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.
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Escort your helpers at all times.
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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.
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.
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.
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. Review the information below to access a parking voucher that will allow you to park at a reduced rate if you will be parking in a campus ramp during a workday (Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.).
- 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.
- 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.
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.
Parking Vouchers
VOUCHERS AVAILABLE: Will you park in a ramp during a weekday?
Parking vouchers are available for families will need to park in a campus ramp during a weekday (Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.). This voucher will mean you will pay the night/weekend rate ($1 per hour instead of $3).
What do I need to do?
- Save/print this parking voucher.
- When you are ready to leave, insert your parking ticket into the paystation.
- Scan the voucher.
- Pay for your parking.


