We're Sad to See You Go!
We’ve enjoyed having you in on-campus housing and are sad to see our time come to an end. We hope your move-out goes smoothly and wish you all the best in your future endeavors.
Move-out Dates/Times
TCS, TJS, UPN, UPS, VCS & WGC
- Spring Semester & Academic Year | May 23, 2026 by 10 a.m.
- Summer | TBD
MSQ
July 31, 2026 by 10 a.m.
Move-out Process
STEP ① | PREPARE FOR YOUR DEPARTURE
Pack your belongings and clean your room/apartment according to the move-out responsibilities listed below.
To avoid additional fees, all areas of your unit should be cleaned/damage free and no personal belongings should be left behind.
Please Note: Items left behind in your room or common areas will be considered abandoned and subsequently removed. University Housing is not responsible for any items found in your unit after you leave and will not ship/store any personal belongings. Charges will be assessed for staff removal of trash or abandoned items.
STEP ② | LOAD YOUR BELONGINGS
Personal vehicles must remain in designated campus public parking areas or on public streets during move-out. Any vehicle found on campus walking paths or within the housing community will be ticketed. Pay attention to any parking restrictions as SFSU will not be responsible for any parking violations.
Temporary Parking Locations
- UPN | Any available street parking.
- WGC, TCS, TJS, VCS | Lot 20. Daily parking permit required. Oversized vehicles can park in parallel parking spaces along State Drive.
- UPS, MSQ | Any available street parking. Parking at the Parkmerced office is prohibited.
Move-out Tip: To make your move easier, we recommend that you bring a dolly or a hand truck to move your belongings to your vehicle.
STEP ③ | CHECK OUT OF YOUR UNIT
After you remove all of your belongings from your apartment, visit your community desk to complete a checkout form and return your keys. Staff will inspect your room after you leave.
If you move out when your community desk is closed, please place the checkout form and your keys in the dropbox near your community desk.
Move-out Tip: Plan ahead to minimize wait time when checking out.
Move-out Responsibilities
At the end of your License term, you and your roommate(s) are responsible for a thorough cleaning of your living space. Use our printable 'Cleaning Checklist' to help guide you as you clean.
At moveout, your living space will be inspected and you will be billed for any missing items or damages beyond “normal wear-and-tear.” View the Community Living Standards Guide and your License Agreement for more information. For information about specific cleaning/damage related charges, contact the Student Housing Office.
Move-out Tip: Work with your room/apartment-mate(s) to ensure that your unit meets satisfactory standards so you do not incur any charges due to missing furniture, damage, or improper-cleaning.
REMOVE posters, wall hangings, decals, etc. as well as any hanging material (3M Command hooks, tape, etc.).
MOVE all furniture back to the original configuration and ensure it is in working order.
CLEAN all areas of your room/apartment thoroughly. Be sure to wipe down surfaces, vacuum, mop, and take out the trash.
DISPOSE of all trash, recycling, and compost to designated areas.
Things to Know
KEY RETURN
All residential keys should be returned to your community desk.
The following WILL result in improper key return fees:
- Returning your keys by mail or to the Student Housing Office
- Leaving your keys in your unit
- Failure to return all issued keys
MAIL & PACKAGE DELIVERY & PICK-UP
Be sure to check for any mail or packages before you leave to ensure that you do not leave anything behind.
Please Note: The Student Housing Office is unable to forward any mail or packages that arrive after your departure. We recommend that you submit a 'Change of Address' form with the Post Office and to notify businesses of your new address in advance so that no mail or package are delivered to SF State after you leave.
Be a Green Gator & Move Out Sustainably!
DONATE
Donate unwanted items to the Goodwill or any other organization that accepts used items.
RECYCLE
Sort out any items that can be recycled and place them in the recycling bins in the trash rooms in your building.
DISPOSE
Dispose of small items in the trash rooms in your building. See below for information regarding the disposal of large items.
