Whether you are leaving for the semester or moving on to your next adventure, we here in Housing are sorry to see you go! Please check out the sections below for helpful information to make your move as smooth as possible.
Fall check-out deadlines:
Students are encouraged to move-out 24hours after their last final. Residents are required to move-out no later than:
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Friday, December 13, 2024, by noon: Non-graduating residents
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Sunday, December 15, 2024, by noon: Graduating residents
All non-graduating residents have been assigned a check-out deadline for December 13 at noon. Graduating residents have been assigned a check-out deadline for December 15 at noon.
- Residents can adjust their move-out appointment (move-out earlier than their assigned deadline) or request an extension until Friday, December 6, at noon.
Check your email and My Housing for instructions for preparing your room, check-out, and other details.
For the most part, residents will transition to their spring room on Tuesday, December 17. Check your email for details.
- Residents transitioning to a spring room will receive both a move-out and move-in appointment for the same time.
- Check in to your new assignment by visiting the Area Office for your spring room to pick up your new keys. (Be sure to bring your BuzzCard or valid photo ID.)
- Please note that some residents will not receive a physical key if their space has been converted to an electronic lock. Their BuzzCard will act as their key to exterior and interior residential doors. All residents still must check in at the area office.
- Check out of your current assignment by returning your fall assignment keys to your Area Office.
- We will have bins to assist on this day.
You can find more information here.
Bin Check-Out and Key Return
Bins will be available to residents to check out to assist with move-out. Residents should return their bin to the same location as quickly as possible to allow others to use it – we cannot guarantee bins will be available if they are not returned promptly.
Residents should turn in their key at the area office, during business hours, or at bin check-out during the times listed below. If you need to check-out of your current residence after hours, please contact the RA on duty to assist with your checkout.
| Date and Time | GT Connector | Area Office |
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Monday, December 9 - Thursday, December 12 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
Bins Only | Key Turn-in |
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Friday, December 13 - Sunday, December 15 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
Bins Only | Key Turn-in |
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Tuesday, December 17 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
Closed | Key Turn-in and Bin Check-out |
| Date and Time | Area Office |
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Monday, December 9 - Thursday, December 12 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
Bin Check-out and Key Turn-in |
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Friday, December 13 - Sunday, December 15 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
Bin Check-out and Key Turn-in |
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Tuesday, December 17 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
Bin Check-out and Key Turn-in |
| Date and Time | LLC West Commons Classroom | Area Office |
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Monday, December 9 - Thursday, December 12 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
Bins Only | Key Turn-in |
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Friday, December 13 - Sunday, December 15 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
Bins Only | Key Turn-in |
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Tuesday, December 17 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
Closed | Key Turn-in and Bin Check-out |
| Date and Time | Location |
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Monday, December 9 - Thursday, December 12 8:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m. |
Bin Check-out and Key Turn-in |
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Friday, December 13 - Sunday, December 15 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
Bin Check-out and Key Turn-in |
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Tuesday, December 17 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
Bin Check-out and Key Turn-in |
Apartment Check-out and Inspections
Residents in apartments will complete an inspection and check-out process based on the type of lock their building and bedspace have.
Electronic Locks and Digital Keys
Apartments with electronic locks and digital keys will complete a pre-departure inspection and a self-check out.
Pre-Departure Inspections
Make a pre-departure appointment with your RA to complete your inspection between Monday, December 2 – Wednesday, December 4. We encourage residents to review the apartment cleaning checklist prior to their inspection.
Check-out Deadline and Self Check-out
All residents will have a check-out deadline, this will appear as a half-hour window at My Housing. Once you have completed and passed your pre-departure inspection and removed all belongings from your bedspace, you can complete self check-out during your check-out deadline. You can change your check-out deadline until December 6.
Self Check-out Process
- Log in to My Housing and follow the link for Self Check-Out Process.
- Once you arrive to the Landing Page click “Continue”.
- Your current contract (24-25 Academic Year) will appear, click “Select”.
- Confirm Checkout - You will enter your GTID and click “Complete Checkout”.
- Confirmation - click “Save & Continue”.
Physical Locks and Keys
Apartments with physical locks and keys will complete a pre-departure inspection and an Area Office check-out.
Pre-Departure Inspections
Make a pre-departure appointment with your RA to complete your inspection between Monday, December 2 – Wednesday, December 4. Residents will receive a check-out envelope from the RA. We encourage residents to review the apartment cleaning checklist and the process for apartment check-out prior to their inspection.
Check-out Deadline and Area Office Check-out
All residents will have a check-out deadline, this will appear as a half-hour window at My Housing. Once you have completed and passed your pre-departure inspection and removed all belongings from your bedspace, you will go to your Area Office to return your envelope. You can change your check-out deadline until December 6.
Traditional and Suite Check-out and Inspections
Residents in traditionals and suites will complete an inspection and check-out process based on the type of lock their building and bedspace have.
Electronic Locks and Digital Keys
Suites and traditionals with electronic locks and digital keys will complete a day-of-departure inspection and an Area Office check-out.
Day-of-Departure Inspections
Residents will make an appointment with an RA to complete a day-of-departure inspection (within 24 hours of your departure). We encourage residents to review the traditional cleaning checklist prior to their inspection.
Check-out Deadline and Area Office Check-out
All residents will have a check-out deadline, this will appear as a half-hour window at My Housing. Once you have completed and passed day-of-departure inspection and removed all belongings from your bedspace, you will go to your Area Office to check-out. You can change your check-out deadline until December 6.
Physical Locks and Keys
Suites and traditionals with physical locks and keys will complete a day-of-departure inspection and an Area Office check-out.
Pre-Departure Inspections
Residents will make an appointment with an RA to complete a day-of-departure inspection (within 24 hours of your departure). Once completed, you will receive a check-out envelope. We encourage residents to review the traditional cleaning checklist prior to their inspection.
Check-out Deadline and Area Office Check-out
All residents will have a check-out deadline, this will appear as a half-hour window at My Housing. Once you have completed and passed your pre-departure inspection and removed all belongings from your bedspace, you will go to your Area Office to return your envelope. You can change your check-out deadline until December 6.
Damages and Fees
Residents are encouraged to plan ahead to avoid fees.
Failure to meet the scheduled checkout time or appointment will result in a $100.00 minimum late checkout fee with an additional $50.00 per hour not to exceed $250.00. If you fail to check out officially according to these checkout documents, an improper checkout charge will be assessed to your student account. This will be in addition to any damage charges for which you may be responsible.
Damages
Residents are responsible for the condition of their room/shared spaces and items. Residents are culpable for the associated costs to repair or replace them.
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Trash
All trash and unwanted personal items must be removed from the building. To maintain the appearance of the residence halls, do not leave trash in stairwells, outside courtyards or in the smaller trash receptacles near the entry doors.
Leaving trash in or around the buildings will result in monetary fines. Dumpsters are made available all over campus. Please check with your student staff member for exact locations.
Common Areas
Common areas in the apartments will be inspected and damages assessed after resident departure. If you have questions or concerns about the condition of common areas, please address these with the staff member who conducts the inspection.
TRADITIONAL & SUITE CLEANING CHECKLIST:
- Rooms
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- Clean windows and mirrors using a glass cleaner
- Wipe down all surfaces - all-purpose cleaners are recommended for window ledges, laminated furniture and desktops, cabinets, etc. For wood furniture Pledge or Endust are recommended
- Sweep and clean floors with a damp mop - all-purpose cleaners may be helpful for spills, food stains, adhesives, etc.
- A vacuum can be checked out through your student staff member.
- Be sure drawers and closets are empty and all contact paper and shelf liners are removed - wipe down the interior of drawers and closets
- Clean walls (especially tape marks and areas by light switches and door knobs)
- Wipe dust from mini blinds and be sure that mini blinds are hung properly
- Wipe down the surface of the air conditioning unit
- Check to see that screens are securely in place
- Be sure all furniture is assembled and properly arranged in the room. All furniture must be returned to the same configuration it was in when you initially moved into your room.
- Remove all personal items, personal furniture, rugs, hangers, etc.
- Bag all trash and take it to the nearest dumpster outside the building
- Close and lock windows and all doors
- Watch out for “common area” theft and report it to your community advisor.
- Bathroom
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- Remove all personal belongings from cabinets, drawers, etc.
- Wipe down counters, cabinets and drawers with an all-purpose cleaner
- Clean mirrors with a glass cleaner
- Clean sink & faucets with an all-purpose cleaner
- Clean the interior of the toilet with a toilet cleaner
- Wipe down the toilet seat, lid and bowl exterior with an all-purpose cleaner
- Sweep the floor and clean it with an all-purpose cleaner
APARTMENT CLEANING CHECKLIST
- Kitchen
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- Remove all items from cabinets, refrigerator and freezer
- Clean all cabinets (interior and exterior) with an all-purpose cleaner
- Clean the microwave, refrigerator, freezer and dishwasher (interiors and exteriors) with an all-purpose cleaner
- Thoroughly clean oven/stove:
- remove the stove burners and drip pans
- lift the stove top and clean underneath with an all-purpose cleaner
- wipe down the stove surface and oven exterior with an all-purpose cleaner
- Mop the tile floor with a floor cleaner
- Wipe down walls, use all-purpose cleaner if needed
- Carpets
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- Vacuum all carpeted areas
- For heavily soiled carpets use a commercial service to clean
- Upholstered Furniture
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- Remove any debris from areas between/under cushions
- If the upholstery is heavily soiled or stained use a commercial furniture cleaning service
- Bedroom and Living Room
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- Remove all personal belongings from furniture
- Clean table tops, desk tops, desk/dresser drawers with all-purpose cleaner
- Wipe down exterior of wood furniture with Pledge or Endust
- Clean windows & mirrors with a glass cleaner
- Wipe down walls to remove any smudges, marks, etc.
- Wipe down window ledges with all-purpose cleaner
- Wipe dust from mini blinds and be sure mini blinds are hung properly
- Make sure all furniture is present, assembled and properly arranged.
- Bathroom
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- Remove all personal belongings from cabinets, drawers, etc.
- Wipe down counters, cabinets and drawers with an all-purpose cleaner
- Clean mirrors with a glass cleaner
- Clean sink & faucets with an all-purpose cleaner
- Clean the interior of the toilet with a toilet cleaner
- Clean toilet seat, lid and bowl exterior with an all-purpose cleaner
Looking to put your reusable items to good use instead of the dumpster before moving out? In addition to your local non-profits, there are several places on campus that can accept your donations.
- The Kendeda Building’s Revolving Clothing Closet gives a second life to any clothing you want to part with.
- Klemis Kitchens will ensure your unopened food items get to fellow Yellow Jackets in need.
- The Green Goodbyes Thrift Store gives household items that students may want to take with them when moving out of their dorm rooms or apartments new life.
Check the link below to see a list of storage companies is provided as a courtesy to Georgia Tech students’ since GT Housing does not offer any storage. Georgia Tech is not a party to any storage facility agreements and is not a partner, agent, employee, independent contractor, or subcontractor for any company or leaser providing storage.
All students in Georgia Tech Housing will need to secure bikes during any break period.
Any bikes left in residence hall bike rooms & racks will be deemed abandoned. When you leave for break, we strongly encourage you to take your bike with you if possible. If you remain on campus during the break, store your bike in your room just to be safe and avoid the possibility of theft. Learn more about abandoned bike removal here.
Official Check Out According to Your Contract
Excerpt IX, B. OFFICIAL CHECK OUT - A Student is not officially checked out of the residence hall/apartment until all of the following occur:
(1) The Student has removed all personal property from the premises (property deemed abandoned in the sole discretion of Georgia Institute of Technology Housing will be discarded at the expense of the Student);
(2) the room/apartment has been cleaned by the Student; and
(3) the proper check out records and keys have been returned to Georgia Institute of Technology’s Housing Staff.
Failure to meet the above will result in extra charges and a “Hold” placed on the students account and will remain in force until all terms and conditions of this Contract are met.
Fees
When residents fail to prepare their room or check out properly and on-time, it causes more work for our custodial, maintenance, and administrative teams that can impact the experience for the next resident in your room. Residents should be aware of the fees that can be incurred so they can avoid them:
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Failure to check-out by the indicated deadline will result in a $100.00 minimum late checkout fee with an additional $50.00 per hour not to exceed $250.00.
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Failure to properly check-out will result in a fee of $150
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Additional cleaning or damage fees may also be assessed if your room requires significant attention from our teams.
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If you are granted an extension to your move-out deadline, there will be a $50/night fee assessed for each night beyond your original deadline.