Check-Out To-Do List
Complete all items on this list prior to your departure from campus. During your check-out appointment, the Resident
Advisor will document the condition of your living space with you present using a Room Condition Report form. Failure
to complete all the tasks on this list may result in an improper check-out fee of $120 in addition to charges for
damaged, missing or abandoned items.
Residence Halls Check-Out Checklist
Apartment Check-Out Checklist
 Schedule a check-out appointment with your
Resident Advisor a minimum of 24 hours in
advance
 Discuss cleaning tasks with your roommate(s),
especially if you are checking out at different
times. Refer to cleaning agreement.
 Empty and thoroughly clean your entire
MicroFridge unit for pick-up (if applicable)
 Completely empty your closet and drawers
 Remove all personal belongings from your room
 Donate unwanted clothing, housewares, ewaste to Goodwill
 Throw away all trash in the dumpsters located
throughout the housing community. Do not
place trash in bathrooms or common areas.
 Clear out your mailbox
 Return cable box to TimeWarner Cable (if
applicable)
 Close and lock windows
 Raise the miniblinds (except the first floor)
 Vacuum your room
 Be ready and present for your check-out
appointment with your Resident Advisor
 Return all keys to the staff member checking
you out
 Sign your Room Condition Report and Key Form
 Apply for 2016-2017 Housing OR if you have
begun the process be sure to select your room
and roommate for next year!
 Schedule a check-out appointment with your
Resident Advisor a minimum of 24 hours in
advance
 Discuss common area cleaning tasks with your
roommate(s), especially if you are checking out
at different times. Refer to cleaning agreement.
 Empty and thoroughly clean entire refrigerator.
Defrost freezer and let ice melt. Use towel to
dry. DO NOT use sharp objects to chip ice.
 Empty and thoroughly clean the dishwasher,
microwave, sink/garbage disposal, and
stove/oven
 Empty and thoroughly clean entire bathroom
 Sweep, mop and vacuum all floors
 Completely empty the closets and all kitchen
and bathroom drawers and cabinets
 Remove all personal belongings from the
apartment
 Donate unwanted clothing, housewares, ewaste to Goodwill
 Throw away all trash from the apartment in the
dumpsters located throughout the housing
community. Make sure the small black trash can
and toilet plunger are not thrown away.
 Clear out your mailbox
 Return cable box to TimeWarner Cable (if
applicable)
 Close and lock windows/sliding doors
 Raise the miniblinds (except the first floor)
 Be ready and present for your check-out
appointment with your Resident Advisor
 Return all keys to the staff member checking
you out
 Sign your Room Condition Report and Key Form
 Turn off bedroom lights and lock bedroom door
before you exit the apartment
 Apply for 2016-2017 Housing OR if you have
begun the process be sure to select your room
and roommate for next year!