Move-out Guide
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 22, 2027 by 10 a.m
- Summer | TBD
MSQ | July 31, 2027 by 10 a.m.
Residents who are continuing in housing for the summer or next academic year will be sent instructions on how to transition to their new space.
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. Work together to ensure that your unit meets satisfactory standards so you do not incur any charges due to missing furniture, damage, or improper-cleaning. Your living space will be inspected at Move-out and you will be billed for any missing items or damages beyond “normal wear-and-tear.”
View the Cleaning Checklist and the Community Living Standards Guide for more information. Contact the Student Housing Office for information about specific cleaning/damage related charges.
View the Cleaning Checklist View the Community Living Standards Guide
Move-out Process
Unless you have been preapproved for a late move-out from the Student Housing Office, any checkout after 10 a.m. on Move-out Day or failure to properly check out may result in a $500 improper checkout fee.
STEP ❶ | PREPARE FOR YOUR DEPARTURE
Pack your belongings and clean your room/apartment according to the move-out responsibilities listed above. 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 ❷ | 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 ❸ | 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.
PLEASE NOTE: You will be charged an improper key return fee if you return your key by mail or to the Student Housing Office, leave your keys in your unit, or if you do not return all issued keys.
Move-out Tip: Plan ahead to minimize wait time when checking out.
Reminders
When you leave, remember to turn off all faucets, appliances, heater, and lights, close all windows, and lock the door. Don't forget to check for any mail or packages to ensure that you do not leave anything behind. SFSU is unable to forward any mail or packages that arrive after your departure.
Be a Green Gator and 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.
Where to Dispose of Your Items
A debris bin will be available for items that don't fit in the trash bins in your building. If you need assistance disposing of a large item, submit a service request or contact the Facilities Customer Service Center at (415) 405-0579.
Central Neighborhood
- TCS & TJS | on State Dr. near Lot 19
- VCS | near Font Blvd. and building A
- WGC | behind the building
North Neighborhood
UPN | parking spaces behind the following buildings
- 29 Buckingham Way
- 235 Buckingham Way
- 325 Buckingham Way
South Neighborhood
- UPS | 8 Arellano Ave.
- MSQ | Corner of Cardenas and Holloway