Residence Hall Move-Out

It's almost the end of the academic year and time to plan for Move-Out!

All residence hall students are required to move out at the end of the semester. The halls officially close at noon, Saturday, May 16, 2026.

If you are participating in commencement activities this semester, please contact your assistant/community coordinator for specific instructions.

To prepare, Housing and Dining Services recommends the following:

  • Gather packing materials such as boxes, bins, totes, wrapping paper, etc.
  • Take home any larger or un-used items (futons, fridges, storage containers, etc.) before finals week.
  • Identify your finals schedule in your course syllabus or on the university's webpage. Residents should plan to depart no later than 24 hours after their last final.
  • Make plans with family or friends if you need assistance checking out of your residence hall.
  • All of the keys issued to you at the beginning of the year must be returned at check-out. If you do not have your room keys, stop by the front desk to order new keys.
  • Attend your community meeting with building staff.
  • Change your mailing address for any packages and services (Amazon, Target, magazines, etc.). HDS will collect your forwarding address for mail forwarding purposes. Your address can also be changed with the United States Postal Service. This change does not work for UPS or FedEx.
  • Change your "local" address on KSIS.

Only service animals will be allowed in the halls during move-out (not including any approved Emotional Support Animal your student may have). Please leave family pets at home, as they will not be permitted into the residence halls and cannot remain in your vehicles.

All students are required to sign up and complete a check-out appointment. More information about the check-out process and appointments will be shared with students towards the end of the spring 2026 semester.

After Move-Out

Be sure to continue monitoring your @k-state.edu e-mail address throughout the summer. The University will continue to send updates to this address.

Housing options in the residence halls and Jardine apartments remain available for the summer and next year. Contact our office at 785-532-6453 or housing@ksu.edu for additional information.

Off-Campus Meal Plans

Housing and Dining Services offers meal plans for off-campus students. Learn more about the meal plans.

Employment Opportunities

Housing and Dining Services offers employment opportunities for on-campus and off-campus students in our dining centers, JP's restaurants and maintenance areas.