Your student’s dorm room may look like a tornado tore through. I’m sorry to break it to you, but moving out can be more work than moving in. My daughter lost many a dorm deposit because her roommates left their rooms in disarray. If the room is damaged or especially filthy, you might not get your dorm deposit back. Dorm rooms are often left dirty because students don’t leave enough time to clean or just don't bother. It’s also helpful to start cleaning early. Throwing them away should be a last resort that said, there will be lots of trash, and it's a good idea to start removing it early as bins and dumpsters will be overflowing on move-out day.
Items your student no longer wants can be offered to fellow students (the campus may have a “free or for sale” website) or donated to a local charity.
Experts recommend starting by making three piles: keep, discard and donate. They should separate items that can be stored from those that need to come home for the summer. Your student shouldn’t wait until the last day of school to start packing. If they’re signing a lease, ask if you can read it and offer counsel if necessary. If your student will move out on their own or transition to off-campus housing over the summer, help them secure moving help or temporary storage if necessary (more on storage below). The sooner the better - bookstores purchase a limited number of textbooks and pay less as their supply increases. If they bought books, they can sell the ones they no longer want or need back to the campus bookstore or online. They should follow instructions provided at the beginning of the school year or ask their RA for clarification on check-out procedures. If necessary, make an appointment for a residence hall check-out inspection.Pay outstanding fees and get a receipt before leaving campus.Respond to any emails from the college regarding their student account balance, residence hall move-out procedures and returning library materials.Many families will be helping their students vacate campus - waiting until the last minute to book travel and hotel rooms can increase costs significantly or leave you without a place to stay. Make hotel and travel reservations if necessary. But before you head to campus to help them move out, there are a few things you both need to do. It won’t be long before your college student returns home for the summer. The end of the semester and the school year is quickly approaching.
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