Move Out FAQs

Students must check out by 12:00pm, noon, the day following their last final exam during the contract period or by noon the day after the close of the contract period.

Students must:
  • Change the thermostat A/C to 72 degrees
  • Remove all perishable items - clean out fridges, cabinets, and drawers
  • Remove all trash - take it to the dumpster's outside of the unit/hall
  • Remove all personal items - double check all drawers and cabinet spaces
  • Donate unwanted items - at designated locations within each community
  • Close your blinds - make sure that all windows are closed and locked

After completely emptying and cleaning your unit, and you have vacated, please complete the Check Out Form on the housing portal home page. 

Another option is for students to stop by their front desk for staff to check them out.

Failure to follow the check-out procedures will result in a $75.00 Improper Check-Out Fee.

Failure to clean your sleeping/shared space may result in housing charges being added to your account.
Below is a listing of chargeable items of damage that will be assessed in the event your room/unit is left unattended to:

  • Cleaning Kitchenette $75 (Prices per unit and will be divided by number of roommates)
  • Cleaning Living Room $50 (Prices per unit and will be divided by number of roommates)
  • Cleaning Bathroom $75 (Number of roommates will divide prices per unit and)
  • Cleaning Bedrooms $50 (Number of roommates will divide prices per unit and)
  • Painting Walls $75 (Price is per wall and will be divided by number of roommates)
  • Painting Ceiling $50 (Prices are per ceiling, per room and will be divided by number of roommates)
  • Blinds (Prices vary based on size and will be divided by number of roommates unless it is a replacement in a bedroom)
  • Carpets (Prices vary on size and whether it is a cleaning or replacement)

Other repairs and replacements are subject to cost and labor charges. These prices are to be used as a guide. They are subject to change without notice. The amount charged will be determined on a case-by-case basis. The charges are not all inclusive.

Yes, the bins will be made available for students to check out Monday - Friday, 8am-7pm for students to use.

Failure to return the bins in original condition will result in a $300 fee.

Students with a summer housing contract on file must complete the May Interim Housing Request Form, available on the "Application Status" page of their summer housing application. Please note that students will be charged the daily rate for the those additional dates until their summer contract starts.

Graduating students will be emailed the extension request form should they need to remain in their space beyond the standard move-out date. Students must submit the completed form to the Housing Office by April 15 in order for their extension request to be processed and approved for stay through their set Commencement date.

Students that choose to move out prior to the other residents of that unit, residents can request to document the condition of the common areas. An agreement between all the residents should be reached to determine who is responsible for any damages or potential cleaning charges.

If no agreement is reached or no documentation exists to guide the decision-making process, charges will be divided between all residents of the area. An incident report along with any necessary maintenance requests should be completed to document check-out conditions or agreements between residents.

The entirety of the contract amount will remain regardless of the date you checked out in accordance with the agreed upon contract.

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Questions?

Email move-in or move-out questions to us at studenthousing@utsa.edu.