Move Out

Pontchartrain Halls Move-out

Welcome to our webpage dedicated to providing essential information on the move-out process for Pontchartrain Halls! Whether you're a current resident planning your departure, this page is your go-to resource for everything you need to know.

From key dates and procedures to helpful tips and guidelines, we've got you covered to ensure a smooth transition out of Pontchartrain Halls!

Fall 2024 check-out

For Residents Staying in the Same Space for the spring 2025 Semester:If you have a contract for the upcoming academic semester and are remaining in the same space, please check out of Pontchartrain Halls for winter break by:

Friday, December 13 at Noon

**Additional fees will apply to students who remain in hall after December 13.

For Residents Ending Their Lease at the End of fall 2024:If your lease ends at the conclusion of the summer term, your last day to move out of Pontchartrain Halls is

Friday, December 13 at Noon

**Additional fees will apply to students who remain in hall after December 13.

Important NotesCharges will be implemented if any procedure is not followed correctly.

Please make sure to reach out if you need any accommodations.
Bulletin boards in the residence hall are updated with communications and additional information is available on our website.

Moving out

Before Finals Week

Plan Your Travel Arrangements

Whether you are traveling far or staying in New Orleans, it is important to make your arrangements sooner than later!

Start Packing

Avoid last minute packing and start to packing your items.

Stay Notified

Multiple forms of communication (email, texts, posts, bulletin boards, floor meetings) will be shared to ensure all relevant information is given.

During Finals Week

24-Hour Quiet Hours

Please be mindful of those who are studying/preparing for their finals. Do your part to help your community succeed!

Start Cleaning Your Space

RAs will be conducting Health & Safety room inspections during this time. Ensure that your space is up to community standards and follows Residential Life policies.
Start taking out your trash and items you wish to dispose of (keeping in mind perishable items in your space) to avoid our trash rooms from being overfilled.

Resident Check Out List (Non-Returners)
Before you leave:
- Ensure that all personal belongings are removed from your space.
- Any abandoned bicycles will be removed.
- Double-check all drawers, closets, vanity storage, and common areas for personal items.
- Clear all trash from common areas, your room, and the bathroom.
- Dispose of any trash in the designated trash room.
- Large items should be taken to the outside dumpster.
- Before leaving, ensure that all lights are turned off, doors and windows are closed and locked, and blinds are pulled halfway up.
- Return your hard key using the express check-out envelopes provided at your hall's front desk.
- Keep your ɫɫ�о��ID with you!
FAILURE TO COMPLETE THE CHECKLIST ITEMS WILL RESULT IN AN IMPROPER CHECKOUT FEE OF UP TO $250.

Please contact your Resident Assistant with any questions!
Resident Check Out List (Returners)
Before you leave:
- You are allowed to leave your belongings in your space if you are returning for the spring semester.
- Clean your room and common areas before leaving to maintain a healthy environment.
- Remove all non-perishable foods to prevent any pest or odor issues during the break.
- Take all items off the floor in case of any emergency maintenance that may need to be done.
- Double-check all drawers, closets, and storage areas for any personal items you might need over the break.
- Take everything you’ll need with you as entry to the dorms after the closing date will not be permitted without prior notification and approval from the Office of Residential Life.
Please contact your Resident Assistant with any questions!

Donate, Don’t Dispose!

Goodwill Donations: Donate your gently-used clothes, shoes, purses, linens, towels, fans, housewares, blankets, sporting goods, and more! Donation bins will be located at the main lobbies on the first floor of Pontchartrain Halls North and South.
For more information on what you can and can not donate please review the following .

Privateer Pantry Donations: Place ɫɫ�о��PENED food in the designated boxes located on the first floor of Pontchartrain Halls North and South to have items donated to the Privateer Pantry.
For more information on what you can and can not donate please review the following LINK.

Need to Stay Over Break?

Winter Break
- Residents needing to stay for the Winter Break period will be required to pay a winter break fee that will be charged to your Webstar account if your request is approved.
- Requests are reviewed on an individual basis; approval or denial will be sent to your ɫɫ�о�� email account.
- If you meet the essential requirements please fill out the .
Summer Session
- Residents wishing to stay for the Summer Session period must apply for a Summer Housing Application on their on . For full instructions on how to apply please visit this LINK.
- Requests are reviewed on an individual basis; approval or denial will be sent to your ɫɫ�о�� email account.

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