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Moving Out

Summer A 2026 Move-out

Students who are staying for Summer Session A only are expected to move out within 24 hours of their last class or by noon on Saturday, June 20, whichever comes first.


Move-out Check List 
Make sure to complete the item below to minimize your chance for check out charges. 

  • Close and lock all windows 
  • Open the curtains and/or blinds 
  • Take all food out the refrigerator and discard/donate. The refrigerator must be cleaned. 
  • Remove all items from cabinets, dressers, desk, nightstands, shelves, etc. 
  • Clean your room and common area, including bathroom and kitchen/kitchenette, if applicable 
    • Sweep floors, wipe down counters & sinks, clean stove 
      • Cleaning Charges: $50 - $200 
  • Remove all trash from your room and common areas 
    • Trash Removal Charges: $50 - $100 
  • Take all of your belongings, do not leave items behind. 
    • Take clothing hangers, chargers, cleaning supplies, bedding, including mattress pad and pillows, etc. 
  • Take down decorations, tape, nails, command strips, etc. 
  • Turn off all lights 
  • Do not turn off the A/C 
  • Make sure all doors (bedroom and suite) are locked 
  • Meet staff at the front desk at your designated check-out time for your room inspection
  • Return your assigned key(s) to your respective RA/Front Desk, if applicable 
    • $100 fee for a lost/replacement key/lock  

 
Check-out Procedure: 

  1. Sign-up for a check-out appointment on your housing portal starting noon on June 3. Students who do not select a check-out time by June 5 will be assigned a check-out time. 
  2. Attend your RAs closing meeting. They will communicate the proper way to complete a check-out. You can also contact your building’s REC or email housing@fiu.edu if you have any questions about check-out procedures.   
  3. Pack early and when possible, move things over a couple of weekends instead of waiting until move-out day.
  4. All of your items must be out of your room and all cleaning should be completed before you meet with staff for your check-out.  
  5. At the time of your check-out appointment, go to your area's front desk and let a staff member know that you are ready to have your room inspected. 
  6. After your room is inspected, return your key to the RA or staff member at the front desk of your complex to complete check-out.