Housing and Residential Experience

Spring 2025: Move-Out

Find more detailed information on Spring 2025 Move-Out in our Closing Packet!

Click Here: Resident Spring 2025 Semester Closing Information Packet

 
Spring check-out procedures are categorized into the following (2) categories - Early Check Outs & Scheduled Express Check Outs:  

 Early Check Outs will take place Monday - Friday during the following dates and times: 


These check-outs will take place at the Housing and Residence Experience (HRE) office on the 2nd FL of 30 E Balbo. Students are not required to sign up for an Early Checkout in MCR, they can simply go to the HRE office on their desired date and time. During the Early Check Out process, students must drop off ALL keys at the HRE office and will not have their room inspected at the time of check-out. Housing & Residential Experience & Property Management staff will conduct room inspections once all students have vacated their space at the end of the Spring semester.  

  

Scheduled Express Check Outs will take place during the following dates and times: 

Students will schedule their May 14-18 checkout appointments in MCR. The appointments are available now to be scheduled. There are multiple timeslots available on each day at different time periods. You should sign up for a time that reflects the timeframe you will be all packed and ready to turn in your keys.  

 

Scheduling a Move-Out Reservation in MCR

At the time of checkout, you will meet HRE staff in the lobby of your building to complete the checkout process and hand in your keys. Do not go to the lobby unless you are ready to hand in your keys and no longer need access to the apartment. You will be asked to complete an Express Checkout form at your schedule timeslot. 

No student will have their space inspected at the time of their appointment. Housing & Residential Experience & Building Property Management staff will conduct room inspections once all students have vacated their space at the end of the Spring semester. 

The last day to schedule an Express Checkout is May 9, 2025. Students who plan to move out between May 14-18 that do not schedule an Express Checkout timeslot are subject to a $150 improper checkout fee. 

  


Move-Out Spring 2025 

 

Move-out for the end of the Academic Year will occur May 18th by 12pm (noon) CST. More specific information and details will be shared in April 2025 in reference on how you can schedule a move-out appointment. Dates listed below will be updated later in the Spring semester. Please be on the lookout for any updates regarding move-out appointments to come from the Housing & Residential Experience Office via your Columbia email address.


Graduating Seniors & Graduation Assistants

 

Due to the scheduling of commencement ceremonies, graduating seniors and those who are assisting with graduation can be approved for a one-day extension. Graduating seniors and graduation assistants will be eligible to move out of their housing assignment on May 19th between 8am and 12pm (noon).

The HRE office will receive your name and information from the registrar/those coordinating graduation. HRE will email students who are approved for this extension in advance and notify you of your approval. If you are approved, but do not wish to leave on Monday, May 19 between 8am and 12pm, please sign up for an appointment May 14-18 that works with your schedule.

If you believe you are approved for an extension but do not receive an approval email, please reach out to the Housing & Residential Experience office for further review. 


Resident Check Out Procedures: University Center Residents ONLY (Applicable Instructions Regardless of Term)

 

If you are checking out and currently live at the University Center, you will drop your keys off in the Express Checkout Station once all your belongings are out of your unit and complete the Express Checkout Form via the UC Resident Portal. You will return your UC ID and key(s) at this time. Please follow all procedures outlined in the UC End of Semester packet. UC End of Semester packets will be sent to your Columbia email address.


Check Out Steps for Any Resident Moving Out (Applicable Instructions Regardless of Term)

Failure to accurately complete the check-out process will result in a $150 improper check-out fee. Please be advised that building management also enters every space after everyone has vacated and will bill for any additional damage(s) and/or lack of cleanliness. 

 
**If you vacate your space without an approved cancellation reason (indicated above) and no move-out reservation, you will be subject to improper checkout fees, as well as cancellation fees and penalties associated with terminating your housing contract early (see above).** 


Approved Housing Cancellation

(Historical Information for Fall 2024 into Spring 2025) 

 

Graduating, participating in SiLA or a studying abroad program, a Fall-Only exchange student, or planning to withdraw from Columbia are all considered penalty-free approved cancellation reasons. If you plan to vacate your space at the end of the Fall 2024 semester, please complete the intent to cancel form which is called "Fall 2024 Housing Cancellation Intent " in MCR under "Housing Forms" and then under "Forms”: https://colum.mcrhousing.app   

Students with an approved cancellation reason will not be charged cancellation penalties and will have their Spring 2025 housing assignment cancelled.  

Students not returning for Spring 2025 must be moved out no later than 12:00 pm (noon) CST on December 14, 2024. Failure to properly vacate by this time will result in a $150 improper checkout and additional charges for daily occupancy.   


 

Unapproved Housing Cancellation Requests 

(Historical Information for Fall 2024 into Spring 2025) 

 

If you do not fall into one of the approved cancellation categories and are seeking to move off-campus for Spring 2025, please review the following: 

All students were advised not to sign the housing contract agreement if they were unsure about on-campus housing for the full academic year or were using on-campus housing as a backup. Students that signed the housing contract agreement are responsible for the housing contract terms, conditions and costs for the entire academic year (Fall and Spring semesters). 

All signed housing contracts are binding. 

If you plan to vacate your space at the end of the Fall 2024 semester, please complete the intent to cancel form which is called "Fall 2024 Housing Cancellation Intent " in MCR under "Housing Forms" and then under "Forms”: https://colum.mcrhousing.app   

Students with unapproved cancellation reasons will be charged in accordance with Section XVII of the Housing Agreement: 

XVII. TERMINATION OF CONTRACT BY STUDENT 

Depending on a student’s particular circumstances, a student may be released from their housing contract agreement at a reduced cost. Requests for a reduction in cancellation penalties should be sent to the Dean of Students at dos@colum.edu with as much detail as possible including rationale why they should not be bound by the terms of the Housing Agreement.  

 


 

Resident Check-Out Procedures: 30 East, Arc, & Dwight Residents Only (Historical Information for Fall 2024) 

The following is from Fall 2024 and does not pertain to the end of the Spring 2025 semester.*

Current Residents not returning for Spring 2025 are required to schedule a Move Out Reservation in the MCR Housing Portal as soon as possible. Residents moving out Dec 6-15, 2024, must schedule their appointment by December 2, 2024, at 12:00 pm (noon). Residents moving out earlier, November 14-December 5, 2024, must schedule their appointment at least 72 hours in advance of their desired move-out date for the HRE team to process the reservation. Failure to move out according to HRE procedures, failure to schedule a move-out reservation, and/or failure to schedule a move-out reservation by the deadlines will result in a $150 improper check-out fee along with any fees for damages and/or missing keys. 

Scheduling a Move-Out Reservation 

Residents at 30E, Arc, and Dwight: November 14 - December 5, 2024  The following is from Fall 2024 and does not pertain to the end of the Spring 2025 semester.*
December 6 - 13, 2024  The following is from Fall 2024 and does not pertain to the end of the Spring 2025 semester.*

Saturday, December 14, 2024 The following is from Fall 2024 and does not pertain to the end of the Spring 2025 semester.*

 


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