Move-Out for students with Academic Year License Agreements (Fall 2024 – Spring 2025) is between April 29 and May 6. All students with an Academic Year License Agreement must move out by 12:00 PM on May 6. 

Move-Out for students with Academic Year and Summer License Agreements (Fall 2024, Spring 2025 and Summer 2025) is on Friday, July 25. All students with an Academic Year and Summer License Agreement must move out by 12:00 PM on July 25.

If you have applied for Summer Housing you do not need to move-out by May 6. You will be provided a different Move-Out date and instructions when you receive your summer room assignment.

See the community lists below for your License Agreement type:

Academic Year Communities

  • Hornet Village
  • Howell Hall
  • KSU Place
  • The Summit
  • University Village
  • University Village Suites

Academic Year and Summer Communities

  • Austin Residence Complex
  • University Columns
  • University Commons
  • University Courtyard

Move-Out Dates and Times

Move-Out dates are set to reduce the amount of people in common spaces in order to prioritize our community's health and safety. Beginning April 1, you will be able to select your Move-Out time through the Housing Portal. Use the instructions below to select your Move-Out time as soon as possible. You must choose a Move-Out time; we will not assign one to you.

If you have a key to return, please stop by your housing office during your selected Move-Out time to complete the check-out process. If you are in a keyless community and do not have a key to return, you will log into the Housing Portal and complete the Express Check-Out process during your selected Move-Out time. All of your belongings should be removed from your unit, and the necessary cleaning must be completed before this time.

If you want to change your Move-Out time, you can do so up to 24 hours before the original time slot you chose.

    1. Log in to the Housing Portal.
    2. Select "Appointments" in the gold menu bar once you log in 
    3. Next, you will see an appointment page based on your community (Kennesaw North, Kennesaw South or Marietta) and a calendar showing available appointment times in green. Use the calendar to view different dates/times available.
    4. Click the 30-minute window of time you would like to move out and accept the appointment time when prompted.
    5. Click "Save and Continue" at the bottom.
    6. You will receive an email confirming your appointment.
    1. Log in to the Housing Portal.
    2. Select "Appointments" in the gold menu bar once you log in 
    3. Click the blue "Continue" button.
    4. Select the "Cancel" button next to your original Move-Out time. You will receive an email confirming this cancellation.
    5. You may now select a new arrival time from the available time slots in green.

Move-Out Process

To ensure a smooth and efficient checkout, please follow the steps below. Please remember to protect your property. Avoid leaving possessions unattended or in the hallways while you are in transit. Also, remove any bikes from the outside bike racks before you go.

  • You must choose a Move-Out time; we will not assign one to you. Here are the steps to select a Move-Out time:

    1. Log in to the Housing Portal.
    2. Select “Appointments” in the gold menu bar.
    3. Next, you will see an appointment page based on your community and a calendar showing available appointment times in green. Use the calendar view different dates/times available.
    4. Select the 30-minute timeframe of when you want to move out and accept the appointment time when prompted.
    5. Click “Save and Continue” at the bottom.
    6. You will receive an email confirming your appointment
    • Close and lock all windows and lower blinds.
    • Set the A/C to cool at 72 degrees.
    • Remove all personal belongings from your room. Any belongings left behind in your room will be thrown away and you will be billed a fee for removing the items, in addition to an improper checkout fee.
    • Remove all items from the doors.
    • Make sure all furniture is in its original location (i.e., return desk chair to the desk in your bedroom).
    • This includes but is not limited to:
      • Sweeping
      • Vacuuming
      • Cleaning the bathroom
      • Cleaning the kitchen
      • Wiping down surface
    • Special attention should be given to all surfaces, including beds, mattresses, desktops, shelves, drawers, closets, floors, windows, windowsills, common spaces, etc.
    • You will be billed for any loss of furniture and for damages that have occurred since you moved in (not due to normal wear/tear) along with any cleaning that is needed.
    • Make sure you clean out your fridge and freezer and throw away unwanted food.
    • Drop your trash in the nearest dumpster/compactor before you leave.
    • If you do not clean your room and remove trash before moving out, you will receive additional cleaning and damage fees.
    • If you are not ready to check out by your selected Move-Out time, you will receive a $100 improper checkout fee.
    • Once all of your items have been removed and you have cleaned your unit, please visit your housing office during your selected Move-Out time to complete the checkout process and return your bedroom key. Failure to return your bedroom key will result in a $75 replacement key fee. If you do not have a bedroom key, please log into the Housing Portal during your selected Move-Out time to complete the Express Check-Out* process. 
    • Failure to adhere to the check-out instructions will result in improper checkout fees.

    *Express Check-Out is optional. If you are in a keyless community and wish to check-out in person, please visit your check-out location during your selected move-out time.

 

Moving Out FAQs

  • The Housing License Agreement specifies the Agreement Period. This period is different depending on the community you live in. Check your Housing License Agreement to see if you have a 10-month or 12-month contract.
  • Yes, if you would like to move out before April 29, please go to your community’s housing office to check out and return your key, if applicable.
  • Yes, students who have a 12-month contract can move out after May 6. To do so, fill out the Summer 2025 License Agreement Cancellation form 48 hours before your desired date to move out. When all your items have been removed and you cleaned your unit, please stop by your community’s housing office to complete the checkout process and return your bedroom key, if applicable.

Move-Out Tips and Reminders

  • Speak with your roommates about your move-out plans to decide who will be responsible for cleaning common area spaces (bathrooms, sinks, cabinets, etc.). If the common areas in your unit are not cleaned, all roommates will incur a cleaning fee, regardless of who moved out last.
  • Please remember parking is still enforced during Move-Out; please park your vehicle in your permitted area or you may receive a citation.
  • Protect your property – Many thefts and other campus crimes occur during this time of the year. Avoid leaving personal possessions unattended or in the hallways while you are in transit. Also, remove any bikes from the outside bike racks before you leave.