Preparing for Move-Out
Move out Deadlines
Early Educational Release: Noon (12 p.m.) on Friday, May 15, 2026
Contract End Date: Noon (12 p.m.) on Tuesday, June 30, 2026
- All residents, personal belongings, and trash must be removed by the deadline.
- Apartments must be thoroughly cleaned and returned to their original condition.
Move-Out Instructions
- Before leaving your apartment, please ensure:
- Windows are closed and latched
- Lights are turned off
- Thermostat is set to 65°F
- Furniture is returned to its original configuration
- All trash is removed and placed in an outside dumpster with the lid closed
- All personal belongings are removed (including from bike storage and lockers)
- University-issued items (e.g. cutting boards, plungers) remain in the apartment
- All appliances (e.g. refrigerator, stove, microwave) are properly plugged in
- Apartment door is closed and locked
- Keys are not left inside the apartment
- Improper move-out will result in a charge of 4x the daily rate (ranging from $116 to $155 per day).
Key Return:
- Place keys in a yellow envelope (available above the drop box at 2001 Upper Daniell Heights)
- Clearly write your full name, M number, and apartment number on the envelope
- Deposit the sealed envelope in the drop box (available 24/7)
- Keys must be returned by noon (12 p.m.) on the move-out deadline date to avoid late check-out fees.
- Lost keys: $100 per key
- Late key return: 4x the daily rate (ranging from $116 to $155 per day)
Mail and Subscriptions:
- Update your address in-person at the United States Postal Service (USPS) or at the USPS Change of Address website
- Cancel or reroute all subscription services, including meal-prep deliveries
Michigan Tech does not manage Daniell Heights mailboxes.
Inspection and Charges:
- Apartments will be inspected after move-out.
- Cleaning or damage charges will be applied to your student account.
Your deposit will be released after any applicable charges are processed, and you will receive an email notification.
Late Check-Outs:
- Late check-outs are not permitted. Apartments must be vacated and keys returned by noon (12 p.m.) on the move-out deadline date.
Cooking Safety
Cooking is the leading cause of campus housing fires, with 85% of university housing fires resulting from unattended cooking.
To stay safe:
- Keep an eye on what you are cooking, especially when cooking at high temperatures
- Never leave the kitchen while frying or grilling
- Keep cooking areas clean and free of anything that can burn, especially towels, pot holders, etc.
- Turn pot handles inward so as not to bump them inadvertently
- If a fire starts in the microwave, keep the door closed and unplug the unit
- Avoid cooking while sleepy or impaired
Other fire safety tips:
- Evacuate immediately if an alarm sounds
- Never use an extension cord with large appliances, like a refrigerator
- Candles are not permitted in the apartments
Remember: Michigan Tech is a smoke-, vape-, and drug-free environment
*source: US Fire Administration