WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW BEFORE MOVING OUT?

PREPARING FOR CHECK OUTMake sure that the floor of your room is “broom clean,” all surfaces are wiped down, all original furniture is in the room, and that you have removed all of your belongings. The lights should be turned off, and air set to low with curtains/shades open (except for the terrace level). Trash should be brought to the trash location designated on your floor. If you need additional trash bags, the front desk has them available. Any items left in the room will be considered abandoned and may be disposed.

CHECK OUT PROCEDURESYou have two options available to you for check out:

1. Express Check Out – The easiest way to check out. Simply return your keys to the desk and sign your Room Inventory Form. By electing this option, you waive your right to appeal any damage charges that may be assessed to your room.This option will not be available to residents living in Nebraska Hall or Cassell Hall.

2. Standard Check Out – By electing standard check out, you will have an RA physically go to your room with you and walk you through the checkout process. Consult with your RA to set up an appointment prior to your departure or go to the desk and request this at check out.

DAMAGE CHARGESIn addition to being responsible for Common Area Damages (see below), you are also responsible for Room Damage Charges. These are damages to your room as determined by a staff member upon your check out. Damages not previously noted on your Room Inventory Form will be billed to your account in late May and a copy of the damages will be sent to your AU email address. If you choose Express Check Out, you cannot appeal these charges. If you Check Out by Appointment, you may appeal the charges at the time of your check out and upon receiving your University bill up until mid-June.

Unreturned keys (both mail and room) will result in charges ranging from $20-$120.We do NOT accept keys mailed to the University after check out. Sending them via the mail will NOT absolve you of any charges.

LATE DEPARTURES Graduating seniors must apply if they wish to stay until Monday, May 11th at 12pm. It is not automatic.

Anyone wishing to stay after the close of the halls (May 6th) must request a late stay through the Housing and Dining Programs website. Graduating Seniors, those with a formal role in graduation ceremonies, and summer students will be approved. Those with other reasons will be treated on a case-by-case basis. The deadline for approval is Monday, April 20th. A sign indicating that you will be staying late will be placed on your door by a Housing & Dining Programs staff member.

SUMMER HOUSING AU Students have the opportunity to live in Summer Student Housing between May 10 and August 15. All AU Summer Students will live together in Letts and Roper Halls. Students wishing to stay for summer housing should have applied through the Housing & Dining Programs website. Students staying over the summer will all move to their summer assignments on Sunday, May 10th.

HOW DO I STAY AFTER MAY 6?

RAs will have the most up-to-date pick up information at Floor Meetings.

MICROFRIDGES AND LOCKBOXESMicroFridges and Lockboxes should be left inside of your room for pick up between May 4-7. Additionally, your MicroFridge should be defrosted..

SOAPY JOE’S (REVOLT CLEANERS)The last day for laundry pick-up will be April 30, with laundry being returned to campus on Friday, May 1.

LOFTSLeave your lofts in the room for pick-up.

SUMMER STORAGEUPS provides storage and delivery services for students in our residence halls. Requests for storage should go through austorage.com. For those of you who have requested storage, you may bring your boxes to the tunnel area outside the UPS Store from May 4-7. If you need assistance in moving your boxes, visit this area for help (If you are using a vendor other than UPS Summer Storage, you must make your own arrangements and escort this vendor at all times).

TEXT BOOK BUY-BACKSell back your books April 29– May 9.AU Campus Store – Butler Pavilion, 2nd Floor Entrance Visit the AU Bookstore’s website for specific hours.

DONATIONSDuring move-out, students are welcomed to donate unopened food, toiletries, clothing, and small kitchen appliances. Collection units will be placed on designated floors of the residence halls lobbies and lounge/kitchen areas May 1-6; Cassell and Nebraska halls collections are available May 1-11. All items benefit local DC charities. For more information, check out www.american.edu/ocl/projectmoveout

WHAT DO I DO WITH ALL OF MY STUFF?

WHAT ELSE DO I NEED TO KNOW?

MAIL AND PACKAGES Mail service will end on Tuesday, May 5th.

To ensure proper delivery of mail make sure that your address is updated with the registrar’s office. You may also check this on the myau.american portal. Remember to have your mailing addresses changed with individual magazines and companies. Refer to the email sent by Mailing Services for more information. No mail or packages will be accepted on May 6th. All remaining mail and packages will be returned to sender on May 7th .

COMMON AREA DAMAGE CHARGESCommon area charges are damages to common areas of the hall and floor. If no one accepts responsibility for common area damage, these will be evenly distributed to all residents and charged to your account. Once final charges are assessed, these can be found at www.american.edu/ocl/housing/vandalism.cfm

TRUNK ROOM HOURSIndividual RAs will post their trunk room hours and procedures for accessing the trunk room. We cannot guarantee access outside of these hours.

SUNAPRIL 26MANDATORY FLOOR

MEETINGS

QUIET HOURS BEGIN AT 11PM

WEDMAY 6

ALL HALLS CLOSE AT NOON

STUDENTS MUST LEAVE 24 HRS AFTER

LAST FINAL

MONMAY 11

LAST DAY FOR EXTENDED STAY

GRADUATING SENIORS MOVE OUT

BY NOON

RESIDENCE HALL CLOSING INFORMATION

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