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Summer Move-Out

Students who are staying for Summer Session B & C only are expected to move out within 24 hours of their last class or by noon on Sunday, August 2, whichever comes first.

Move-Out Appointment

Beginning Sunday, July 19th, students can sign up for a Move-Out Appointment via the Housing Portal. Heavy check-out traffic is expected on the weekend of August 1-2, so residents who can move out prior to August 2nd are encouraged to do so.

  • Log in to the Housing Portal (myUCF > Housing > Housing Portal)
  • From the Housing Quick Links section on the right, click Book a Move-out Appointment, then click Select on your summer assignment.
  • Students must book an appointment at least 24 hours before their planned departure. 
  • Follow the on-screen instructions to search for and book an appointment.

Move-Out Room Inspections

Housing and Residence Life staff will conduct move-out room inspections during your Move-Out Appointment. Please prepare your room for this inspection by following all guidelines in the Community Living Guide. Violations may result in disciplinary action and fines charged to your student account. Charges may be assessed for failure to remove trash from your room, suite, or apartment. During the inspection, staff will not allow residents to continue packing or removing trash. When finished, they will collect keys and lock the room/apartment.

If you fail to conduct a walkthrough of your space with staff or return your keys, charges will be issued and posted to your myUCF account.

  1. Turn in your bedroom key
    • Bedroom key: Must be returned at your Move-Out Appointment
      • Failure to return your key results in a $75 replacement fee
      • Students are not able to mail in their bedroom keys after move-out
  2. Return your mail key (if applicable)
    • Check your mailbox and return to your designated mail center by the move-out deadline. Failure to return results in a $50 fee
      • Academic Village Mail Center located in the Neptune Community

Preparing for Move-out

  • Make your space “Welcome Ready”
    • You are responsible for returning your space to the condition it was when you moved in
    • Clean your bedroom and all shared spaces (bathroom, kitchen, etc.)
    • Return furniture to its original layout
  • Remove all belongings and trash
    • You can be charged $250.00 for excessive cleaning and $50.00 per bag of abandoned property
    • Larger abandoned items like furniture will incur higher fees for haul away and/or storage
    • Consider donating unwanted items (donation boxes will be located near your community office)
  • Coordinate cleaning responsibilities with roommates
  • Report maintenance issues or lost keys before move-out
  • Quiet hours are 24 hours a day beginning July 27th
  • Contact your RA or community office if you need assistance
Things to keep in mind:
  • Equipment is limited and available on a first-come, first served basis. Residents will sign out equipment from their community office.
  • Residents are responsible for removing all belongings and trash from their rooms. Dumpsters and recycling bins will be available in all communities.
  • If any of your items are unwanted and are still in good condition, donation bins will be located In each community at various locations.
    • Find a list of what can and cannot be donated at UCF Housing on Instagram.
    • If an item is too large to fit in the donation bin, please leave it next to the bin and contact a housing staff member.
Cleaning and Closing Checklist:

Below is a checklist to follow when cleaning and moving out of your community. For more information on potential charges, you can contact your community office. Charges are also listed in the Community Living Guide.

  • Clean out all personal items from your room, bathroom, kitchen, and common area(s).
  • Empty, defrost, and clean mini-fridges
  • Empty and clean kitchen refrigerators. Apartment refrigerators should remain plugged in.
  • Wipe down furniture, drawers, and windowsills
  • Remove all items posted on your door, windows, and walls including tape, sticky tac, or other adhesive residue
  • Set thermostat to AUTO 72 degrees
  • Take out trash and recycling. Break down and recycle boxes.
  • Close and lock windows and turn off lights
  • Leave blinds closed
  • Update your forwarding address in the Housing Portal

Failure to follow move-out guidelines may result in improper move-out fees and damage charges.