How Do I Move Out Mid-Semester?
When moving out during the semester, follow this guide to avoid charges and ensure a smooth transition.
Please contact our office with any questions at (616) 331-2120 or myhousing@gvsu.edu
Step 2: Pack Your Things
All personal belongings must be removed from the unit. Any items requiring removal by housing staff will result in additional charges.
This includes:
- Emptying all drawers, shelves, and cupboards
- Removing shower curtains, hangers, cleaning items, etc.
- Emptying refrigerators/freezers, stoves/ovens, etc.
- Checking underneath the mattress, behind furniture, closets/wardrobes
- Carefully remove posters, pictures, tape, LED lighting, and/or command strips from walls and furniture
- All trash should be properly disposed of
- Recycle items via recycling bins
Step 3: Clean and Empty Your Unit
In order to avoid unnecessary damage, cleaning, or administrative charges, please ensure that your unit is properly emptied and cleaned. It is recommended that you review these expectations thoroughly.
If your roommate(s) will still be residing in the unit after your departure, you only need to clean/empty your area of the unit.
- Wipe down all drawers, shelves, and cupboards; ensure drawers/doors can open
- All furniture and countertop surfaces should be wiped clean with a non-abrasive general purpose cleaner
- All floors should be swept/vacuumed
- Ovens and stovetops should be cleaned thoroughly using a general-purpose cleaner, degreaser, or oven cleaner
- Refrigerators/freezers wiped clean
- Walls, floor, and fixtures of shower/tub should be thoroughly cleaned with a non-abrasive cleaner
- Toilet bowl and seat should be thoroughly cleaned with appropriate toilet/bathroom cleaner
- Clean shower/bathtub
- All walls should be wiped clean of any dust, spills, marks, etc.
- Return furniture to original/lofted layout
- Wipe down all surfaces/countertops
- Clean, shut & lock windows; close blinds
- Turn off lights and set the thermostat to 65 degrees
Step 4: Turn In Your Keys
Once you have completely emptied and cleaned your unit:
- Check your mailbox one last time
- Complete an express checkout envelope and return your keys at the appropriate desk or drop-box location (see chart below for locations)
Desks and Drop Box Location
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Living Center/Apartment(s)
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Front Desk - Click the link for open hours and contact information
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Drop-Box Location - After hours (use only when desks are closed)
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North Campus
Holton-Hooker Living Center, Kistler, Copeland, Robinson, Pew, Pickard, DeVos, Kirkpatrick, Seidman, Stafford, Swanson, North C, Hills, Frey, Weed, Hoobler, Ott, Johnson
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Holton-Hooker Front Desk
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The Drop Box is located directly behind the Holton-Hooker Front Desk
Residents of North Campus have swipe access to the front door of Holton-Hooker Living Center
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South Campus
Niemeyer East & West, Laker Village, South Apartments (C, D, E), Murray, VanSteeland, GVA
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South Campus Residential Desk
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The Drop Box is located on the parking lot side of the Blue Connection, outside of the building
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Downtown
Winter, Secchia
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Winter Hall Front Desk
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The Drop Box is located under the Winter Hall Front Desk window
Downtown residents have swipe access to Winter Hall
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