Move-Out

Residents carrying luggage

Whether you are leaving for the semester or moving on to your next adventure, we here in Housing are sorry to see you go! Please check out the sections below for helpful information to make your transition as smooth as possible.

Move-Out Deadlines

All non-graduating residents: Friday, May 6 at noon.   

All graduating residents: Sunday, May 8 at noon.  

If you need to request an extension to your move-out date, please email your hall director directly. Please note that failure to move out by the indicated deadline will result in a charge to your student account.  

Those in East Campus or North Avenue housing should be aware of commencement activities that will take place at the stadium on Friday, May 6 and Saturday, May 7. Road closures related to commencement on Techwood and Bobby Dodd Way take effect around the stadium at the beginning and end of each ceremony. These ceremonies will make parking access for these residents more difficult, so you are highly encouraged to move out of your hall by end of day on Thursday, May 5.

Transitioning to Your Summer Housing

If you currently live on campus and plan to transition to a Summer Housing Assignment, please follow the procedures outlined below.

By May 6, all students currently living in an apartment must complete the following:

  • All items must be removed from the common areas and stored only in the assigned bedroom when not being used.
  • Exceptions can be made for refrigerator and freezer items, which may be stored in a single clear plastic container - one for the refrigerator and one for the freezer. These are NOT provided, and if you choose to keep items in the refrigerator or freezer, you are be responsible for getting your own containers.
  • Any items left unattended in the common area, including the bathroom, during this timeframe may be discarded if and when our team comes to clean the unit.
  • Even students who are staying in their same apartment for summer are required to follow the steps above.

Students currently living in a traditional room should:

  • Pack-up the majority of your belongings by May 9th in preparation for your transition on Friday, May 13.
  • Follow the checkout instructions provided by your Hall Director and RA.

Transition Day is May 13: 

  • Failure to vacate in a timely manner or fully complete your room transition by 5pm on Friday, May 13 can result in an improper checkout fine of $150/ day plus storage costs.  Refer to the contract amendment in your Summer 2022 Housing Application for more information.

Checkout Inspections

Photo of part of the check out inspection form.

 

About the Check-Out Process

All check-outs from housing will occur via Express Checkout. All residents should complete Express Check-Out by the deadline indicated above.

What is an Express Check-out?

Express Checkout is an expedited process that allows residents to deposit their room key(s) to a secured location during business hours, overnight, and weekends through Closing.

Signing up for an Express Check-out Day and Time

While all residents will be completing an Express Check-out, Housing is asking all residents to sign-up and indicate the intended day and time they will be moving out of their spring housing assignment.

Residents must sign up for an Express Check-out appointment with their Resident Assistant at least 24-hours in advance of their planned departure. They should receive a link to the sign-up form from their Hall Director. 

  • This check-out appointment is not an inspection appointment, but instead a means of tracking who remains in the building throughout closing.
  • Location information for Express Checkout envelopes will be available soon. 
Checking Out Early

Residents can return their keys to Housing Area Offices during their business hours, 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. 

Extensions

If a resident is in need of a check-out extension, they should submit a request through their Hall Director. 

Inspection Process

Prepare your room for the checkout inspection using the checklists below.

At the time of your scheduled inspection all of your personal belongings must be removed from your room, all trash removed, everything off the walls, etc. Charges will be assessed based on the condition of the room at the time of the inspection.

Failure to meet the scheduled checkout time or appointment will result in a $100.00 minimum late checkout fee with an additional $50.00 per hour not to exceed $250.00. If you fail to check out officially according to these checkout documents, an improper checkout charge will be assessed to your student account. This will be in addition to any damage charges for which you may be responsible.

Damages

Residents are responsible for the condition of their room/shared spaces and items. Residents are culpable for the associated costs to repair or replace them.

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Trash

All trash and unwanted personal items must be removed from the building. To maintain the appearance of the residence halls, do not leave trash in stairwells, outside courtyards or in the smaller trash receptacles near the entry doors.

Leaving trash in or around the buildings will result in monetary fines. Dumpsters are made available all over campus. Please check with your student staff member for exact locations.

 

Traditional & Suite Preparation Checklist

TRADITIONAL & SUITE CLEANING CHECKLIST:

Rooms
  • Clean windows and mirrors using a glass cleaner 
  • Wipe down all surfaces - all-purpose cleaners are recommended for window ledges, laminated furniture and desktops, cabinets, etc. For wood furniture Pledge or Endust are recommended
  • Sweep and clean floors with a damp mop - all-purpose cleaners may be helpful for spills, food stains, adhesives, etc.
  • A vacuum can be checked out through your student staff member.
  • Be sure drawers and closets are empty and all contact paper and shelf liners are removed - wipe down the interior of drawers and closets
  • Clean walls (especially tape marks and areas by light switches and door knobs)
  • Wipe dust from mini blinds and be sure that mini blinds are hung properly
  • Wipe down the surface of the air conditioning unit
  • Check to see that screens are securely in place
  • Be sure all furniture is assembled and properly arranged in the room. All furniture must be returned to the same configuration it was in when you initially moved into your room.
  • Remove all personal items, personal furniture, rugs, hangers, etc.
  • Bag all trash and take it to the nearest dumpster outside the building
  • Close and lock windows and all doors
  • Watch out for “common area” theft and report it to your community advisor.
Bathrooms
  • Remove all personal belongings from cabinets, drawers, etc.
  • Wipe down counters, cabinets and drawers with an all-purpose cleaner
  • Clean mirrors with a glass cleaner
  • Clean sink & faucets with an all-purpose cleaner
  • Clean the interior of the toilet with a toilet cleaner
  • Wipe down the toilet seat, lid and bowl exterior with an all-purpose cleaner
  • Sweep the floor and clean it with an all-purpose cleaner

Apartment Preparation Checklist

APARTMENT CLEANING CHECKLIST

Kitchens
  • Remove all items from cabinets, refrigerator and freezer
  • Clean all cabinets (interior and exterior) with an all-purpose cleaner
  • Clean the microwave, refrigerator, freezer and dishwasher
  • (interiors and exteriors) with an all-purpose cleaner
  • Thoroughly clean oven/stove:
    • remove the stove burners and drip pans
    • lift the stove top and clean underneath with an all-purpose cleaner
    • wipe down the stove surface and oven exterior with an all-purpose cleaner
  • Mop the tile floor with a floor cleaner
  • Wipe down walls, use all-purpose cleaner if needed
Carpets
  • Vacuum all carpeted areas
  • For heavily soiled carpets use a commercial service to clean
Upholstered Furniture
  • Remove any debris from areas between/under cushions
  • If the upholstery is heavily soiled or stained use a commercial furniture cleaning service
Bedroom & Living Room
  • Remove all personal belongings from furniture
  • Clean table tops, desk tops, desk/dresser drawers with all-purpose cleaner
  • Wipe down exterior of wood furniture with Pledge or Endust
  • Clean windows & mirrors with a glass cleaner
  • Wipe down walls to remove any smudges, marks, etc.
  • Wipe down window ledges with all-purpose cleaner
  • Wipe dust from mini blinds and be sure mini blinds are hung properly
  • Make sure all furniture is present, assembled and properly arranged.
Bathroom
  • Remove all personal belongings from cabinets, drawers, etc.
  • Wipe down counters, cabinets and drawers with an all-purpose cleaner
  • Clean mirrors with a glass cleaner
  • Clean sink & faucets with an all-purpose cleaner
  • Clean the interior of the toilet with a toilet cleaner
  • Clean toilet seat, lid and bowl exterior with an all-purpose cleaner

Storage Facilities

The following storage facility is provided as a courtesy to Georgia Tech students’ since GT Housing does not offer any storage. Georgia Tech is not a party to any storage facility agreements and is not a partner, agent, employee, independent contractor, or subcontractor for any company or leaser providing storage.

Mobile Storage Depot

  • www.mobilestoragedepot.com
  • 770-487-8220
  • Pickup and Delivery

 

Donate Reusable Items

Looking to put your reusable items to good use instead of the dumpster before moving out? In addition to your local non-profits, there are several places on campus that can accept your donations.

Bicycle Removal

All students in GT Housing will need to secure bikes during any break period. 

All bikes will be removed and disposed of from all storage rooms and racks at the end of each semester. Students who are leaving Georgia Tech housing for next semester, do not forget to take your bike with you. If you remain on campus during the break, store your bike in your room just to be safe and avoid the possibility of theft.

Collect Your Mail

 Before you leave for summer, be sure to collect any remaining mail or packages you may have at the Georgia Tech Post Office on the second floor of the Exhibition Hall. This will be especially important, as the Post Office will move to the Student Center this summer, and every parcel you collect makes that easier. Unless you will be living on campus this summer, you should forward your mail to your summer/future address.  

Official Check Out according to your Contract:

Excerpt IX, B. OFFICIAL CHECK OUT - A Student is not officially checked out of the residence hall/apartment until all of the following occur:

(1) The Student has removed all personal property from the premises (property deemed abandoned in the sole discretion of Georgia Institute of Technology Housing will be discarded at the expense of the Student);

(2) the room/apartment has been cleaned by the Student; and

(3) the proper check out records and keys have been returned to Georgia Institute of Technology’s Housing Staff.

Failure to meet the above will result in extra charges and a “Hold” placed on the students account and will remain in force until all terms and conditions of this Contract are met.