Check out

Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the res halls
Not a creature was stirring, no animals at all

For the students had checked out with their RAs with care
To come back to a sweet-smelling room in Januar'

Checklist Before leaving for Christmas break

Schedule a room check with your RA to make sure the following is complete. Contact your RA before Dec. 9 to schedule a check out meeting no more then 24 hours after your last exam.

Mini refrigerator defrosted, dried and unplugged
- Defrosting could take a couple days, plan accordingly!
- Take perishable items home or to the dumpster
- If needed, leave a towel in the bottom of the fridge and freezer
- Prop the refrigerator doors open
  - Apartment refrigerators do not need unplugged. However if there is a power outage and food spoils, you will not be reimbursed for the spoilage.
Take all trash to the dumpster
Claim your belongs from the laundry room.
- Anything left over break will be donated!
Wash all your dirty dishes
Unplug all electrical equipment
Close all windows, shades/curtains
- Remove AC vents from the window
Turn off battery-operated alarms, or remove the batteries
Remove all items from the floor and under the bed in case of a water leak
Take all valuables with you, including your pet fish and plants
- While reasonable precautions will be taken to safeguard your belongings, Bluffton is not responsible for loss or theft.
Remember to bring your key and fob back in January!

Extended stay

If you are staying on campus during break:

Submit the extended stay form (my.bluffton.edu, under the student life tab)
This form will be live on Monday, Nov. 28

Moving out

If you are not returning for spring semester:

By Dec. 9, sign up for a room check with your RA no more than 24 hours after your final exam
RA will check that all personal items are removed from your room, that your room is cleaned and collect your key/fob
- Failure to do so will result in an improper check out charge. There is an additional charge for non-returned key/fob.