All students in University housing receive email reminders of the date and time by which they must be out of their rooms. Residence halls will close for non-graduating students at 12 noon on Saturday, May 17 after the conclusion of the final exams period. Residence halls will close for graduating students at 12 noon on Monday, May 26 after Commencement. 

Confiscated Items

Students who have had any restricted items confiscated by the offices of Residential Life or Environmental Health and Safety during the health and safety inspection process are responsible for retrieving these items prior to their departure for the summer break. Please contact Residential Life at 401-863-3502 to make arrangements for pick up. All unclaimed items will be discarded on May 26 after Commencement.

Students may avoid additional fees by 

• Vacating their room by the closing date and time.
• Ensuring all university furniture is in their room - bed, mattress, desk, chair, bookcase, bureau, trash can, and recycling bin. 
• Removing all adhesives and marks from walls, ceilings, floors and doors.
• Taking all personal rugs and furnishings. Double-check dressers, closets and desks to ensure all items are removed.
• Removing all trash from their room. Students must not leave trash in the hallway. There are additional dumpsters outside of residence halls for students' convenience.
• Locking the door behind upon departure.
• Returning all key(s) no later than the closing date and time to avoid a lock change.  All lock change fees will be charged to the resident's student account.
• Reviewing the list of damage billing fees. This price schedule is provided as a reminder that there are specific costs related to readying rooms for the next occupant. The goal in sharing this information is to encourage students to do what it takes to avoid being charged.