We hope your students had a restorative spring break, and that you’ve enjoyed the changing of the seasons from where you reside! This month, we want to layout important dates for the remainder of the semester and some reminders for you around what your student is asked to do as they leave campus for the summer (or stay, for those who may be enrolling in summer courses).
Students will begin to receive closing information and instructions in early April. The timeline for their departure alongside finals is covered in a few key dates below:
- Wednesday, April 26: Last day of class; 24/7 Quiet Hours start in all communities
- Friday, May 5: Final exams end
- Saturday, May 6: Residence Halls close @ 2 p.m. for non-seniors (unless approved for Interim Housing)
- Monday, May 15: Commencement
- Residence Halls close @ 7 p.m. for seniors and those not approved for Interim Housing
For those who aren’t familiar, “Interim Housing” is the opportunity for those staying for Summer Session I to utilize a room on campus temporarily should they want to avoid completely moving off-campus and coming back later in May. If your student is interested or planning to attend Summer Session I, pass along the summer school webpage, as this is where they can also sign up for interim housing.
Finally, whether you’re coming to campus to help with the move or talking to your student remotely, encourage them to keep an eye out for the various move-out reminders and instructions we will be providing them throughout the coming month.
Some key reminders we always recommend reinforcing to avoid fees after leaving are:
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- Fully cleaning and disposing of all items ahead of departure. Rooms should be left empty!
- Tip: there are garbage, donation and recycling areas in all communities at the end of a semester! They won’t have to go far to properly dispose of anything they aren’t bringing back with them.
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- Check laundry rooms, kitchens and shared bathroom counters.
- Anything left behind will be donated or removed after May 6, with potential charges for residents.
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- Clear fridges and make sure your key is ready for return.
- It’s a hectic time of year for students! Thinking ahead may not be top of mind, but making sure you’ve defrosted a fridge (depending on where you live) and haven’t lost your key ahead of move-out will make the check-out process go much smoother and quicker.
Lastly, students are selecting housing for the coming year later this month, and we’re already looking forward to welcoming those returning in the fall. In the meantime, encourage your students to prepare for housing selection, take advantage of programming in their halls and make the most of the final weeks in community.
Should you have any questions for us, we’re available during the week at 336-758-5185 and via email at housing@wfu.edu.