Spring 2024 Move-Out

At the end of your Housing contract, all residents are required to vacate their residence halls 24 hours after their last exam. All non-graduating Spring residents will be moved out no later than Saturday, May 4, before 6:00pm. The deadline to move out for graduating seniors is Sunday, May 5th before 6:00pm. It is advised that you leave at your earliest convenience due to congestion in the halls and traffic in our parking lots. We will have bin reservations available beginning April 29, 2024. Bins can be reserved from your residence hall front desk during regular desk hours. To retrieve a bin, you must sign up with your name, student ID number, and phone number. If a bin is not available at the time of your request, a Desk Attendant will call you when one becomes available with the phone number provided. If you prefer not to utilize these bins or in case of bins being in use when you arrive, please bring something of your own to use to assist you with your move-out process.

How to Formally Check Out of Your Room

You must check out of the halls properly. This means checking out with a staff member. All items must be removed before your move-out appointment. If your space is not completely empty when you are asking to check out, then a staff member will ask you to remove all of your items before they can inspect your space. You have three main options for checking out:

  • Sign up for a 30-minute move-out appointment via the Housing Portal at least 24 hours in advance. 
  • Go to the desk to be checked out – keep in mind we honor those who made move-out appointments first, so you may have to wait.
  • Self-checkout using the QR code posted in your hall - for this option, you will return your key to the Desk Attendant or the box at your building's front desk.
  • The last option is to call HEART at 229-253-4000. We recommend this as a LAST resort, as there will be a longer than normal wait at this time.
You should be checking out between the hours of 10AM and 10PM. Please be mindful of the 24/7 quiet hours during this time (10AM on Monday, April 29th and end at 6PM on Friday, May 3rd). In order to have a pleasant move-out experience, do not wait until the last minute to check out or make an appointment. Additionally, we encourage you to make note of who checked you out.

Closing Checklist

  • Any trash must be taken to the trash area of your building. All large items must be taken out to a dumpster and not left in hallways, rooms, or next to trash cans. (Non-appealable) Community charges can be applied if trash is not managed well during this time
  • Take everything home with you. Leave the room empty.
  • Reset your furniture to the way it was when you moved in – please do not unloft beds.
  • Ensure the space is clean.
  • Take your approved animal, fish, or ESA home with you.
  • Unplug everything.
  • Lock windows and open blinds.
  • Leave the air on 70 degrees.
  • Make sure you have any items that you need.
  • Clean the room.
  • Turn off all lights.
  • Lock doors.

Parking

When you are checking out, please abide by all parking rules and regulations. Cars should not be left unattended for extended periods, or parked in prohibited unloading zones. For more information on Parking and Transportation, please visit their website (Parking & Transportation).

Late Stay Requests

If you suspect you need to stay past the deadline outlined above, please complete the late stay form here: Late Stay Request

Submitting a late stay request will allow you an additional 1-2 days to be in your space before moving out.

The latest we will allow students to stay on campus is May 7th. Students living on campus for Summer 2024 beginning May 8th can remain in their Spring assignment on-campus until their Summer 2024 assignment is ready. We will contact these students separately with specific directions. Students who stay beyond the approved late stay date or remain in the halls without late stay approval will be charged $25/day.

 We would like to thank you for staying with us this year and hope that you have an amazing summer!  If you have any questions about the process, please do not hesitate to speak with your RA, RHD, or stop by the Housing Office. You can also reach us by emailing housing@valdosta.edu or calling us at 229-333-5920.