Move-Out/Break Housing Request
Spring 2024 Semester Closing
Please read the following information carefully so that your transition will be as smooth as possible.
Spring 2024 check outs begin April 30th. All Residents in both Laker Hall and Laker Village must be moved out of their spring assignment by 12pm (noon) on May 7th. We encourage all residents to plan their transportation around the dates and times provided as fees will be assessed to those still on campus after 12pm.
Preparing for Checkout:
- Remove all wall and ceiling decorations, including posters, personal mirrors and memo boards.
- Return and reassemble all university furniture that was in your room upon arrival. All furniture must be returned to its original configuration prior to your check-out. Note that there is a fee charged for missing
- Clean your room thoroughly, remove and properly dispose of all trash and other debris.
Helpful Checkout Tips and Reminders:
- Be sure to complete a Clean-out Agreement with your roommates (these will be placed in the common area of your suite/ apartment for your convenience)
- Be sure to pick up your express check out envelope from the Housing Office or Laker Hall front Desk (this is to return your keys)
- Be sure to keep your Laker ID
Packing and Cleaning Tips
Here are some helpful hints to make the process easier (and to help you avoid improper check-out charges!):
- Start early, and plan ahead: take or send items home that you will not need for the rest of the year. Laker Hall and Laker Village close at 12 Noon on Tuesday, May 7, 2024.
Boxes: Find boxes to pack your belongings into to make the move easier and faster.
Trash: Trash should be thrown away by placing trash into the Note that there is a fee for trash removal should any be left behind in your room.
Food Bank: Donate your non-perishable, unopened food items to the Food Pantry by dropping off donations at the University Housing office in Laker Village.
HARDSHIPS:
Experiencing a hardship, but still need housing for Summer term?
Email Student Affairs at studentaffairs@clayton.edu
Mandatory Housing Closing Meeting:
All Residents must attend at least one Housing Closing meeting via Microsoft Teams. Refer to Housing Newsletter in student email, website and social media pages for registration link.
Break Housing:
Break Housing is the period between terms that is not included in housing contract for current residents. Spring '24 - Summer '24 Break Housing period is May 7 thru May 16. The cost $350. Financial Aid cannot cover this cost.
Requests are now being accepted. Last day to request Break Housing is April 30.
Final day to pay Break Housing is May 3 by 12pm.