Check-Out Information

Resident Check-Out Information

There are three instances where residents living with University Housing Services must vacate their room or suite space. First, during Winter Closure (at the end of Fall Semester) where residents are returning in Spring Semester. Second, during Winter Closure where residents are not returning in Spring Semester. Third, at the end of Spring semester for the Summer break.

Important Dates

  1. Academic Year Term

    Sunday, August 17, 2025, through Friday, May 15, 2026, at 5:00pm.

  2. Winter Break Closure

    Sunday, December 14, 2025, through Thursday, January 15, 2026; Residents must vacate during this period, meal plans are not active.

  3. Spring-Only Term

    Friday, January 16, 2026, through Friday, May 15, 2026, at 5:00pm.

Move Out Instructions

Residents moving out of University Housing Services should follow the proper check-out procedures below in order to avoid an improper check-out fee. Please note the keys that must be returned for each community type. If you have any questions, please contact housing@cpp.edu.



Key Return Process


Fill out a yellow check-out envelope located at the front desk of each building, the 74 Secoya Housing Office, or 71 Package Room. Traditional Halls: There should be 2 keys put inside the yellow check-out envelope: your building key and room key. Suites: There should be a card and key put inside yellow check-out envelope: your green resident dip card and room key. Residential Halls: There should be no Bronco ID card put inside the yellow check-out envelope, but the envelope must be completed in full.

Once appropriate keys are placed inside the yellow check-out envelope, seal the envelope closed and return the envelope to one of the following: Housing Office Monday through Friday from 8:00am - 5:00pm Green Check-Out Box Monday through Sunday after 5:00pm at your building's front desk Note: Failure to properly turn in the yellow check-out envelope will result in an Improper Check-Out Fee.

End of Fall Semester

Winter Closure refers to the end of Fall Semester where residents return home for the six (6) week break, but plan to return to UHS for the Spring 2026 semester. Winter Move-Out refers to residents who will not be returning to UHS for the Spring 2026 semester and will be checking out/moving out of their assigned space. 

 

Resident in room studying

Winter Closure

Residents must be out of their space by December 14, 2025 at 5:00pm for the six (6) week break. All residential buildings will be locked after Sunday, December 14, 2025 and residents will not have access to their space. All residents should take important items home such as room keys, documents, medicine, clothes, any toiletries needed. If you need to stay past December 14, 2025, you need to submit a Stayover Request with University Housing Services. Please note: if you will be returning in Spring 2026 and living in UHS, you do not and should not check-out of your space.

Submit a Stayover Request
Resident decorating their room

Winter Move Out

Residents who will not be returning for the Spring 2026 semester will check-out and move-out of their room space by December 14, 2025. All residential buildings will be locked after Sunday, December 14, 2025 and residents will not have access to the building or room space. In addition, you must submit a petition to cancel in order to not be charged fees for Spring 2026. Room and shared spaces should be clean, free of damage, and all items removed.

Request the Petition to Cancel Form (Bronco ID Login Required)