Opening and Closing Information
Spring 2026 Closing & Move-Out Information
Everything you need to know to successfully check out of your residential space
Important: Your roommates’ graduation status does not change your deadline. If you or your belongings remain past your assigned time, late fees will apply.
Move Out Deadlines
Non-Graduating Students - Wednesday, May 13th 2026 at 10 a.m.
Graduating Students - Friday, May 15th 2026 at 9 p.m.
24-Hour Quiet Hours
Begin Tuesday, May 5, 2026, immediately following Pancake Madness. Please be respectful during finals week
How To Check Out
All residents will complete an Express Check‑Out. This process allows you to leave without waiting for an RA to inspect your room.
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Prepare Your Space
Before checking out, you must:
- Pack and remove all belongings
- Clean your room/suite/apartment
- Return furniture to its original layout
- Wipe down surfaces
- Sweep floors
- Remove all trash (extra dumpsters will be available near residential areas)
- Close and lock windows
- Turn off lights if you are the last to leave
Reminder: The most common charges are for trash removal and cleaning.
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Pick Up Your Express Check‑Out Envelope
You can get an envelope from your RA/RC Office. There will be a box right outside with forms. Please contact our office if you have any issues
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Complete the Express Check-Out Envelope
- Fill out the form on the front
- Place your keys inside the envelope
- Tear off the yellow copy for your records
- Seal the envelope
- Return Your Envelope. Bring it to the RA Office and hand it to a staff member or place it inside of the express checkout box
- Complete Your Electronic Check-Out. Log into your housing portal and submit your electronic check-out form.
Make Transportation Arrangements Early
Do not wait until the last minute. Reserve transportation that can accommodate you and all of your belongings.
Your departure must align with your assigned deadline:
May 13 at 10 a.m. (non‑graduates)
May 15 at 9 p.m. (graduates)
Remove All Items From Your Room
Everything must be removed even small or “harmless” items such as:
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- Plastic bags
- Hangers
- Cleaning supplies
- Frozen food
- Loose change
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If you brought it in, you must take it out. Any items left behind may result in cleaning charges.
Micro-Fridge Rentals
If you rented a Micro‑Fridge:
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- The leasing company will contact you directly with cleaning and defrosting instructions
- They will retrieve the unit after closing
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Fees to Avoid
Fee Type |
Amount |
Reason |
| Improper Check-Out | $55 | Not completing the Express Check‑Out correctly (ex: leaving keys in room or with roommate) |
| Late Check-Out | $75 | Staying past your assigned deadline |
| Overnight Check-Out | $150 | Remaining overnight after your deadline |
| Trash Removal | $25 per bag | Items left behind cause additional cleaning time. Minimum charge is 1 bag, but additional bags are estimated based on number of items/trash/debris left behind. Cleaning charges are separate |
Post-Closing Room Inspections
Between May 16–30, Residential and Student Life staff will inspect all rooms.
You may be billed for:
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- Damages not documented on your Room Condition Report (RCR)
- Missing items
- Excessive cleaning needs
- Community Charges (damages to shared common areas including outdoor landings, lounges, bathrooms, etc.)
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If you have questions, contact your Residence Coordinator.
Local Storage Facilities:
- Dorm Room Movers
- Cube Smart Self Storage - 914-682-7998
- Westy Self Storage - 914-997-7771
- U-Haul Moving & Storage of White Plains - 914-949-2525
- Vanguard Self Storage - 914-939-0500
Reminder:
- Meal Plans end TBD.
- The loop will end TBD
Please email our office with any questions.
Electronic Check Out
- Complete your electronic checkout on your Housing Portal on the day that you leave campus using the steps below:
- Go to the Current Students page.
- Click on myHeliotrope
- Sign in using your email and password
- Click the Housing and Meal Plan Box
- Click on Housing
- While in the MyHousing Portal, Scroll down to Begin Express Check Out
- Click on the button
- You will then receive a confirmation screen. Click again to confirm.
- You are all checked out!
2025–2026 Residence Hall Closing and Opening Dates
Event |
Date |
Important Notes |
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Freshman Student Move In |
Thursday, August 21, 2025 | First Year Students move onto campus. Emails with information will be sent in July and August. Students must sign up for a time. |
Returning and Transfer Student Move In |
Friday, August 22 and Saturday, August 23, 2025 | Returning and Transfer students move onto campus. Emails with information will be sent in July and August. Students must sign up for a time. |
All Residential Areas Close |
Friday, December 12, 2025 | All residential areas (apartments and residence halls) close at 7 p.m. for winter break. Students must leave. |
All Residential Areas Open |
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 | Residential areas re-open at 11 a.m. |
Non-Graduating Students Move Out |
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 | All non-graduating students must be moved out of campus housing by 10 a.m. |
Graduating Students Move Out |
Friday, May 15, 2026 | All graduating students must be moved out of campus housing by 9 p.m. |