All residents are expected to vacate their rooms 24 hours after their last exam. Based
on the final exam schedule this means most students will need to vacate their rooms
by Friday, May 15th, 2026 at 10 a.m.
Students with Thursday night exams still need to be out by 10 a.m. Friday, May 15th,
2026.
As students are moving out, parents and families are welcome to enter the residence
halls to assist them in packing and departure.
Graduating Seniors:
The final commencement ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 16th, 2026, therefore the check-out deadline for students who are graduating is 10 a.m. on Sunday, May 17th, 2026.
24-hour quiet hours
24-hour Quiet Hours is a policy that is enacted during each final examination period and allows for students to focus on their studies.
24-Hour Quiet Hours will be in effect from 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, May 6, 2026 through exam weeks until the Residential Halls close. Please be considerate of your neighbors!
End of Year Schedule:
- Wednesday, May 6th: Last day of classes
- Friday, May 8th: Final examinations begin
- Friday, May 15th: Residence halls close for non-Seniors at 10 a.m.
- Sunday, May 17th: Residence halls close for Seniors at 10 a.m.
Before Checking Out:
1. Remove all belongings; any leftover items will be thrown away.
2. Take everything off the walls.
3. Clean your room and take all trash to the dumpster.
4. Move all furniture 1 foot away from the walls.
Check-Out Process Options:
Express Check-Out (Most Common Option):
Students in Hinman, Mountainview, College in the Woods, Apartments, and Old Digman/Old Rafuse:
- Fill out the Express Check-Out Envelope. Express Check-Out Envelopes are available at the Student Staff Office in your building. Using a pen, fill out the form on the front and keep the yellow copy for yourself.
- Place your keys inside the envelope (if applicable) and seal it.
- Drop off your sealed Express Check-Out Envelope at the Student Staff Office or the drop box in your building.
- Do not hand in your BU ID, keep it for next year.
- Staff will assess damages in your room after your departure.
- If you do not return your keys prior to your departure, you will be billed.
Students in Newing and New Dickinson:
- Scan the Check-Out QR Code posted on the Housing Portal and in your building.
- Complete the check-out form to notify staff of your departure.
- Do not hand in your BU ID, keep it for next year.
- Staff will assess damages in your room after your departure.
In-Person Check-Out:
If you are unable to do an Express Check-Out for any reason:
Sign up for an In-Person Check-Out Time Slot found on your Housing Portal.
Based on staff availability, you will meet with a Residential Life staff member to conduct an in-person room walk-through to assess damages while you are present.
This option will not be available past Thursday, May 14th, 2026.
Damage billing
Be aware that Residential Life staff members will assess room damages in student rooms after your departure. The cost associated with the assessed damage has been predetermined in consultation with the Binghamton University Department of Facilities Management. Charges for excessive cleaning, removal of personal property, and loss or damage caused by residents are billed directly to the resident responsible. In the event that two or more residents occupy the same room, suite, flat, apartment, or shared bathroom and it cannot be determined who is responsible for the damage the assessment will be to bill equally.
Check your account at my.binghamton.edu regularly throughout the summer (even if you are not returning to Binghamton) as damage assessment and other charges may be billed to your account. Please contact your Community’s Area Office if you have any questions.
Security
Be especially alert during this time and do not leave your personal belongings unattended. Keep your doors locked and items secured, even during the move-out process. Be mindful to not leave personal belongings you want to keep near donation locations in your Community; unattended items left near these spaces may be mistaken for donations and taken away.
Parents and family members may enter residence halls during the move-out process to assist students. Students must be present with their guests at all times.
Reminders
- Forward all mail to your summer address. A forwarding address card can be completed at the Mail Services Office.
- Deposit all dishes and silverware belonging to the Dining Hall in the appropriate bin.
- Return all library books.
- Close and lock your windows, and lower your blinds when leaving.
- Remember to return your building keys (if applicable). Students who do not return their keys prior to departure will be billed.
- If you rented your mini-fridge/microwave from MyMicrofridge, please leave them in your room. MyMicrofridge directly retrieves these units from student rooms after halls close.
- If you have any questions about the move-out process, please speak with your Residence Director or contact your community’s Area Office.
Don't Trash, Donate!
Help us keep our planet healthy and give back to the local community during move-out! We'll donate your items for you, no strings attached, by partnering with the Binghamton Move-Out Project. Review their website for more information about the items they can and cannot accept.
Drop off at a bin: From May 4th-18th there will be bins located at the following locations:
- C4 Multipurpose Room
- CIW Iroquois Commons
- Appalachian Dining Hall
- Hinman Dining Hall
- Hillside Commons
- Susquehanna Coffee House (Brandywine)
Drop off at a tent: From May 13th-15th there will be tents on campus from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Students can bring their items to one of these tents to donate! There will be a tent at the following locations:
- Outside of CIW dining hall
- Outside of Hinman dining hall
- In-front of Windham
- Dickinson quad
- Newing College between Delaware, Endicott, & Broome halls
Questions about the move out project? Email binghamtonmoveout@gmail.com