Move-Out Option 1: Not Staying for Summer

You must check out within 24 hours of your last exam or by Friday at 5 p.m., whichever comes first.

Checkout Methods

• Traditional Checkout
  • Schedule with your RA during finals week (24-hour advance sign-up required)
  • Complete the move-out checklist
  • Meet your RA at your room for inspection
  • Turn in your key/keycard
  • Missed appointment = $50 improper checkout fee
• Express Checkout
  • Pick up an envelope from your hall’s Customer Service Desk
  • Complete the move-out checklist
  • Place key/keycard in the envelope, sign it, and return it to the desk
  • Do not leave the envelope in your room—this results in a $50 improper checkout fee
  • Completing the Express checkout waives the student's right to contest damage charges

Move-Out Checklist

• Remove all belongings from your room
• Dispose of trash in dumpsters, not trash rooms ($30/bag)
• Take your bike if you brought one
• Items left behind may be donated or discarded ($25–$300)
• Don’t leave items in hallways, bathrooms, or common areas ($25–$300)
• Sweep, mop, or vacuum your room
• Clean out closets and drawers
• Remove decals, posters, tape, glow decorations, and command strips ($35–$100)
• Clean suite-style bathrooms ($35 minimum)
• If you rented a micro fridge, unplug, defrost, clean, and leave it in your room ($25 minimum)
• Return beds and furniture to original positions—no bunked or lofted beds ($40)
• Before leaving: close windows, shut blinds, turn off lights, and lock your door

Missing furniture will be charged based on the item value.

Final room inspections will be completed after all occupants have vacated. Charges will be assessed by your Hall Director based on the Room Condition Report.

Moving Option 2: Staying for Summer 2026

If you're continuing your journey at SEMO this summer, here’s what you need to know to transition smoothly.

Summer Housing Assignment

All summer residents will relocate to Towers South.
Move-in begins at Noon on May 12 unless you’ve received prior approval from the Office of Residence Life.

• You must be checked out of your spring assignment by 6 p.m. on May 13 unless authorized otherwise.
• To stay on campus, you must:
  • Complete a Summer Housing Contract
  • Be enrolled in Summer classes or registered for Fall 2025/Spring 2026

Housing and Meal Plan Rates

Coming Soon!
Stay tuned to your Southeast email and the Residence Life website for updates.

Summer Check-In Procedure

• Check in at the Towers Customer Service Desk 
• Review your Room Condition Report and report any discrepancies
• Move your belongings into your summer assignment
• Complete Express Checkout from your spring assignment (see previous instructions)

Summer Mail Services

Change Your Address

Before leaving for the summer, update your mailing address with:

• Banks
• Credit card companies
• Insurance providers
• Subscription services
• Friends and family

The University does not forward magazines, catalogs, bulk mail, or non–First Class mail.

Package Delivery

• Packages from UPS, FedEx, etc. will be returned to sender; they will not be accepted or held.
• First Class mail will be forwarded to your permanent address on file with the Registrar.
• Want it sent elsewhere? Update your mailing address in the MySoutheast Portal under “Personal Information.”

Towers South Mail Access

Summer residents in Towers South will have access to regular mail and package services via the Towers Customer Service Desk.
Hours will be posted at the desk.