Fall 2023 Move-Out
Welcome to the Fall 2023 move-out page! Below are move-out processes for students returning for the Spring 2024 semester, as well as those who will not be returning for the Spring 2024 semester. If you would like to stay during any portion of the winter break, please scroll down the the Break Housing section to see what steps are needed to stay on campus.
Please Note: Southern Miss housing facilities will be closing at 10:00 a.m. on December 9th!
Returning Students
If you are a student planning to return to campus for the Spring 2024 semester, you are not required to remove all of your personal items before leaving campus. However, you will need to do the following steps before leaving campus:
- Empty trash and dispose of it in the outside dumpsters
- Clean your room and bathroom (this includes sweeping floors and wiping down windows, desks, cabinets, and dressers)
- Pack clothes and important items to bring home
- Empty out and clean the mini fridge
On the day you are leaving to go home:
- Throw away or take home any food left in the mini fridge
- Double-check that you've packed everything you need to bring home
- Make sure to turn off all lights in your room
Graduating Students/Students Not Returning
If you are graduating this semester (Fall 2023) or are planning to not return to Southern Miss this spring for any other reason, you MUST remove all of your personal items and clean your living area before leaving in December. Failure to follow the check out process may result in additional charges added to your student account. Below are steps you need to take before leaving campus:
- Empty trash and dispose of it in the outside dumpsters
- Clean your room and bathroom (this includes sweeping floors and wiping down windows, desks, cabinets, and dressers)
- Pack ALL of your personal items and remove from your room/living space
- Empty out and clean the mini fridge
On the day you are leaving to go home:
- Throw away or take home any food left in the mini fridge
- Double-check that you've packed ALL of your personal items
- Make sure lights are turned off
- Return keys (if applicable)
Once these steps have been taken, you will need to schedule a check out inspection with residence life staff before leaving campus. However, you may also choose to proceed with the express check out process.
Please Note: If you choose the express check out option, you waive the right to appeal any damages found in the room by residence life staff.
Break Housing
If you would like to stay on campus during any portion of winter break, you MUST submit a Break Housing application located in the Housing Portal. Once in the Housing Portal, select "Apply Now" under the housing application tile, and then select "Break Housing 2023-2024." Before submitting a Break Housing application, please review the following information:
- To be approved for break housing, you MUST be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours for the Spring 2024 academic term.
- Visitation will NOT be allowed during the break housing period.
- There is a charge of $25/day up to a maximum of $550. However, if you are staying on campus for a university obligation, you will not be charged.
- If you need to stay on campus for a University obligation (Some examples include a campus job, athletics, band, or student organization activity) you will need to provide proof of the requirement.
Please Note: Break Housing applications must be submitted no later than 12:00 p.m. on December 1st.
Questions?
If you have any questions regarding the move-out process for Fall 2023 or the Break Housing application, please email us at reslifeFREEMississippi or call 601.266.4783 Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and we will be happy to assist you!
