Checking Out

Clean Spaces

Each suite should coordinate cleaning responsibilities prior to the first person moving out. Bedrooms, bathrooms, and common spaces should be left in as clean a condition as possible. This includes sweeping and sanitizing surfaces.

If residents happen to leave behind items in the room or common areas (hallway, bathrooms, closets) such as food, toiletries, clothes, etc., they will be charged a minimum disposal fee of $150 to their existing bill. Make sure to clear and clean your space thoroughly before departing.

Virtual Room Inspection

Complete the NYU Virtual Room Inspection form and upload a room inspection video to serve as your contactless documentation of your cleared space.

This form will serve as your contactless room inspection. In addition to filling out this form and uploading a room inspection video, you must also turn in your keys using an Express Check Out Envelope at the Resource Center. There are three parts to this form: Identifying information, Room Inspection, and Key Return.

Standard Checkout Process

Residents checking out should have all of their personal belongings packed and moved out of the apartment at the time of checking out.

Express Checkout

The express checkout option is open 24/7. A metallic box is located just outside the the Resource Center. On top of the box are manila envelopes that read "Express Check-out Envelope." Simply insert your room key(s) and building sticker into the envelope, seal, and drop into the top slot of the metal box. Then you're done!

If we have any questions or concerns with the space, we will contact you after our staff has had a chance to inspect the space days later.

Mail Forwarding

Don't forget to remove your current residence hall as your shipping/mailing address from any online carriers, subscriptions, banks, and notify anyone who may be sending mail to you on a regular basis.

If you have ordered anything and it may arrive after you have vacated your current residence hall, please let the RC know when you check out. We also encourage you to fill out the RLHS mail forwarding form.

USPS will forward any 1st class mail for 60 days. Packages cannot be forwarded and will automatically be returned.

You can fill out the USPS mail forwarding form online for a $1.05 fee to USPS to avoid any delays in receiving your mail.

Damage & Billing

Our residents sometimes neglect to tidy up before departing. In some cases, they may even do significant damage to their room(s). In such cases, Residential Life and Housing Services reserves the right to charge additional fees, which are placed on the resident's bursar bill.

If residents happen to leave behind items in the room or common areas (hallway, bathrooms, closets) such as food, toiletries, clothes, etc., they will be charged a minimum disposal fee of $150 to their existing bill. Make sure to clear and clean your space thoroughly before departing.

Residents have the option to reach out to the Residence Hall Director when appealing any damage/cleaning charges that may be applied to their bursar account. Any possible misunderstandings can be discussed at that time for a chance to have the charge(s) repealed.