Next weekend cars, trucks and moving vans will be pulling
up outside of dorms and apartment buildings across Arizona. Students will be
wrapping up another school year and leaving their dorms rooms behind.
For these students, planning the move can be stressful.
Many dorms require that students leave within a day or two of completion of
their exams. Hundreds will swarm campuses, all with the same goal. Set a
timeline for the move and set an appointment with the Resident Advisor or
Manager for your final walk-through.
Do your own walk
through first to see what needs to be repaired or replaced. Schools and
apartment operators will charge their renters fees associated with damaged
furniture, flooring, fixtures and more. There’s often a pricing outline of how much
will be assessed for damage or removal of items that belong to the
owner/operator.
Coordinate with
your roommates if you have them. It’s best to review what you expect and
how you will cover final fees before you leave for summer break.
Dispose of goods
and trash responsibly. You can check out ASU’s “Ditch the Dumpster” program
to learn more about how you can recycle and upcycle your goods. They have
partnered with local nonprofits to take your quality unwanted goods and recycle
them to benefit the community. This keeps waste out of landfills and helps
individuals and families in need.
Clean up your
apartment before you leave. It can be tempting to leave trash or not to do
a final cleaning of your place when you are moving. Most college dorms and apartments
charge a cleaning fee if you leave a mess.
The end of school year comes fast and it can be tough to
study for finals and plan for a move at the same time. Planning before the big
day will take some of the stress out of this big change