Packing, Cleaning and Moving Out

Packing and Cleaning

Students are strongly encouraged to plan ahead for the moving-out process. This includes acquiring packing materials, arranging for summer storage as needed, returning College-owned furniture to its original space, cleaning the vacated housing assignment, and following all other checkout protocols.

Students are responsible for leaving their assigned living space in good condition and returning all furniture to its original location prior to their departure. Students will need to clean their room/apartment (including any shared common spaces). Students should coordinate cleaning plans with their roommate(s) — additional cleaning charges or damages will be billed to all roommates unless the Office of Residential Life is informed of the specific residents to be charged for the damages.

Kenyon College does not offer storage options and any storage, packing, and shipping services must be coordinated directly between the student and the company of choice. Fees may vary and are assessed individually by the company. The College is not responsible in any way for items that are stored elsewhere, including if they are damaged, lost or stolen. Belongings left behind will be considered abandoned and will be either donated or discarded.

There are no on-campus summer storage options, but local off-campus options are available. Please consult with Campus Safety regarding storage of bikes and the need for a summer parking permit.

Checkout Process

All students are required to check out of their assigned residence by the listed deadlines, including students who live in keyless buildings. Students can only be approved to remain in residence after posted deadlines by the Office of Residential Life. 

Students must complete the checkout process even if they do not have a physical room key to return. Not having a key does not exempt a student from checking out or from submitting the required checkout materials.

There are two methods for checkouts: express and formal. 

Residents who wish to expedite the checkout process may choose the express checkout option. Students who utilize the express checkout option waive their right to appeal any damages found in their assigned living space and their subsequent charges. Students will complete an “Express Checkout” packet located in both Upper and Lower Gund Commons locations. The packet must be completed in full, any room and apartment keys sealed in the packet, and returned to the approved locations in Gund Commons by the appropriate deadlines. Students in keyless buildings must still complete and return the Express Checkout packet, even though they do not have keys to include.

Students wishing to complete a formal checkout must contact their Community Advisor or the Office of Residential Life at least 3 business days in advance of their desired checkout date and time. For a formal checkout, rooms must be completely vacated and personal belongings removed. Students will turn in their room key at the time of checkout and the staff member will assess the room for damages. Students who elect this checkout method can appeal any damage charges billed to their account. 

Students who do not check out by their assigned deadline will be assessed a late checkout fee of $150 per day. Students who do not check out properly will be assessed an improper checkout fee of $150.