Spring Closing 2025

Once you determine your checkout date, make an appointment at least 24 hours in advance to have your room inspected by your resident adviser. If you are unable to reach your RA, contact your Resident Director.

Failure to schedule a room checkout may result in an improper checkout fee.

Discuss responsibility for any damage that occurred while you were living in your room and/or suite. Charges for cleaning, damage, missing items or trash disposal are automatically split between roommates/suitemates unless you clarify individual responsibility at the time of inspection. 

You are expected to leave your room clean, empty and properly assembled for the next person to move in. Clean your share of your room and/or suite; responsibly dispose of your trash, recyclables and reusable items. Remove all belongings. Any personal belongings left behind will be bag-and-tag at your expense.

Your resident advisor will assess the condition of your room while you are present. Failure to complete your room inspection could result in an improper checkout fee. 

Return all keys and check out at your front desk. Keys not returned during checkout will result in charges up to $600 for a rekey and applied to your student account. We will not accept keys turned in after checkout. 

If you are moving out of a residence hall, your meal plan will automatically terminate on the day you check out. Using your meal plan after your checkout date will result in additional charges.

If you are moving off of campus completely, inform Western of your new mailing address by updating Web4U; please wait 3-5 business days after checking out before you make this change. Please also note that Mail Services cannot forward any mail or packages to a new address after you move out. Any items that arrive for non-residents are 'returned to sender' and the student is responsible for contacting the original sender.  

Navigating the narrow roads on the Ridge can be difficult during move out. Follow our tips below to make your move out as smooth as possible!

• Aim to move out 24 hours after your last final. The Ridge parking lot gets congested in the latter part of finals week, so moving out as early as possible can help with congestion.
• Consider leaving during "down times" (which are typically early in the week & early mornings).
• No parking in walkways. Walkways are used by pedestrians of all abilities, and parking in walkways may make it more difficult for folks to get around the Ridge.
• Follow all traffic signs. Some roads on the Ridge are one-way. Attempting to go the wrong way may cause longer delays in leaving.
• Try and spend no more than 30 minutes in front of your building to help ease traffic. If you're still packing, consider parking in the C lot, then moving your vehicle over to your building only when you are ready to load it. Move your vehicle back to the C lot after loading while you clean and return your keys.
• No parking in reserved spaces. These spaces are for emergencies, and handicap spaces are for folks who are differently abled.

Please have patience and be kind. Remember, everyone else is trying to move out just like you are!