Move-Out

Your Housing Contract ends 24-hours after your last final exam in May.

You will need to complete a proper check-out with your RA.

Residents who have legitimate reasons for staying in their hall past their last exam should submit a late stay request with the specific reason for needing to stay longer in the Housing Portal. You will be notified if approved or if not approved through the portal as well. The late stay request form will open on April 9, 2026.

Schedule A Check-Out

Sign up for a date and time to check out via the Housing Portal. You will need to sign up at least 24-hours before your appointment time. 

Your RAs are taking finals as well, so please be on time and ready for your appointment.

Your Room Must Be Clean

This means the floor swept, furniture wiped off, and all trash removed or you will be assessed a cleaning charge.

Trash

If there is trash piled up in the hallway or elsewhere in the building, we may stop check-outs. Everyone is responsible for taking all their trash and unwanted items to the dumpster outside. We have extra trash bags at the desk if you need one.

All trash must be taken to the dumpster. It must not be left in the hallways or study rooms, kitchen, etc.

Recycle Appliances

Small appliances, such as fridges, can be dropped off at Green Guy Recycling for a $5.00 fee. They CANNOT be placed in dumpsters or trash compactors. Green Guy Recycling is located at 937 Highway 80, San Marcos, TX.

Fish

If you do not want to take your fish home, please do not flush them or take them to the river—either step will result in a negative impact on the river ecosystem and could result in the native river species being destroyed. Instead, you can take your fish to the San Marcos Discovery Center (located at 430 Riverside Drive).

Got 3M Command Strips?

If you used command strips to hang items, DO NOT REMOVE THEM, let us do that for you. If you remove them and cause damage, you may be charged $25 per spot/area of damage.

Mail

Make sure to check your mailbox and update your forwarding address in the Housing Portal before you leave. Contact your friends, family, and creditors to change your address with them as well so that mail will reach you in a timely manner. Mail sent any on-campus address will be returned to sender. 

Additional Important Information

  • Un-bunk/loft your beds and return ALL furniture to its original position, the beds should be unlofted to the second rung from the bottom. Ask your roommate or a friend to help as this is easier with two people. If you have the black lofts you must make sure all of the wooden pieces are present or you will be charged for the missing furniture. Return bunk pins to your RA.
  • Leave the blinds drawn down with the slats closed.

If you fail to check out with an RA, the improper check-out fee is $150.00

Storage Scholars

Student Storage Made Easy!

Storage Scholars is a preferred moving, storage, and shipping partner of Texas State University. From securely storing your belongings during breaks to ensuring safe delivery of packages, Storage Scholars has consistently demonstrated their commitment to excellence. Look no further than Storage Scholars for a hassle-free experience, superior customer service, and peace of mind. Visit their website to learn more and explore the comprehensive range of student storage, moving, and shipping services offered to the TXST community.

Storage Scholars how to
  1. Pack & Lock - After receiving our free packing supplies, pack your belongings, lock everything in your room, and leave at your convenience.
  2. Pick-Up & Store - After exams, your school provides our student team access to your room, so we can transport and store your items in a local, secure, and temperature-controlled facility.
  3. Delivery - Your belongings will be delivered to your new room on campus the week before classes start or we’ll deliver off campus on your preferred date.
  4. Shipping - We can ship boxes home for the summer, or to your first apartment a few months after graduation (optional).