Spring Move Out
For students who are not continuing in University Housing for Summer:
Students who are not continuing to live with us for Summer Session A will move out by April 25, 2026 at 7pm (classes) or 9pm (co-op). For students who have final exams scheduled on Sunday, April 26, exceptions will be made to the move-out deadline to allow for move-out by April 26, 2026 at 7pm. More information will be available closer to the end of the term on how to submit a Departure Change Request form to request this later date.
Details for Spring Move Out 2026 including parking, hampers, and key returns will be posted here in April.
Move Out Checklist
In order to complete your move-out process, please be sure to:
- Remove all of your belongings and dispose of trash, recycling, and perishables into your building’s designated areas.
- Close and lock your windows.
- Leave your room in good condition to avoid damage or excessive cleaning charges.
- Complete the Self Check-Out form in Housing Online when you have fully vacated your room assignment. If you have already departed campus, please complete the Self Check-Out process in Housing Online as soon as possible.
- Residents will be billed for damages that are beyond normal wear and tear. If there is damage in your room, please indicate this on your Room or Apartment Condition Form, which will be accessed during the Self Check-Out process.
- If you live in a building with key or key card access, follow instructions from your hall staff to return your key or key card.
Late Departure/Move-to-from Date Requests
- A form is available on Housing Online and click on “Departure Request” under Forms/Requests.
- There will be a latest date that you can request.
Parking and Driving Instructions
Parking is not guaranteed and is based on a first come first serve basis. Parking/Unloading Passes are good for entry after 7am and departure before 11pm during the listed move in days only.
| Date | Columbus Garage Parking Pass | North Lot- Loading Pass |
| 17-Apr | Columbus Parking | |
| 18-Apr | Columbus Parking | |
| 19-Apr | Columbus Parking | |
| 20-Apr | Columbus Parking | |
| 21-Apr | Columbus Parking | |
| 22-Apr | Columbus Parking | |
| 23-Apr | Columbus Parking | |
| 24-Apr | Columbus Parking | North Lot Unloading |
| 25-Apr | Columbus Parking | North Lot Unloading |
| 26-Apr | Columbus Parking | North Lot Unloading |
| 30-Apr | Columbus Parking | |
| 2-May | Columbus Parking | |
| 3-May | Columbus Parking | North Lot Unloading |
Hamper schedule
Moving hampers are available during scheduled moving days.
| Speare | INV | DVB | WVG | 60 Belvidere | ||
| Sat | 18-Apr | 9am – 5pm | ||||
| Sun | 19-Apr | 9am – 5pm | ||||
| Mon | 20-Apr | 9am – 5pm | ||||
| Tue | 21-Apr | 9am – 5pm | ||||
| Wed | 22-Apr | 9am – 5pm | 9am – 5pm | 9am – 5pm | 9am – 5pm | |
| Thu | 23-Apr | 8am – 8pm | 8am – 8pm | 8am – 8pm | 8am – 8pm | 8am – 5pm |
| Fri | 24-Apr | 8am – 8pm | 8am – 8pm | 8am – 8pm | 8am – 8pm | 8am – 8pm |
| Sat | 25-Apr | 8am – 8pm | 8am – 8pm | 8am – 8pm | 8am – 8pm | 8am – 8pm |
| Sun | 26-Apr | 8am – 5pm | 8am – 5pm | 8am – 5pm | 8am – 5pm | 8am – 5pm |
| Mon | 27-Apr | 9am – 5pm | ||||
| Tue | 28-Apr | 9am – 5pm | ||||
| Wed | 29-Apr | 9am – 5pm | ||||
| Thu | 30-Apr | 8am – 2pm | 8am – 2pm | |||
| Fri | 1-May | 9am – 5pm | ||||
| Sat | 2-May | 9am – 5pm | ||||
| Sun | 3-May | 8am – 8pm | 8am – 8pm | 8am – 8pm | 8am – 8pm | 8am – 8pm |
On non-scheduled days a limited number of Hampers are available at the RSO Desk in Speare Hall on a first come, first served basis during office hours.
Leased Property Key Return
| Leased Properties Area | Drop off box location |
| 97S/109/115 Saint Stephen St | Light Hall Entryway Light Hall Lobby – Base of Stairs |
| 49 Symphony, 52 Westland, 84 Fenway, 132/136/165/171/204 Hemenway | Smith Hall Entryway |
| 309/311/313/315 Huntington | 319 Huntington Entryway |
| 60 Belvidere | 60 Belvidere Lobby |
| Davenport B & Douglass Park | Davenport B Lobby |
| 1065 Tremont St.,10 Coventry St., 768 and 780 Columbus Ave. | Davenport A Lobby |
For students who are moving to a NEW assignment for Summer:
You do not have to move out between Spring and Summer. There is a Move to/from period during which you will move from your current assignment to your new assignment.
Spring Move-in
Preparing for a New Semester
The 2027 Spring Move-in will take place in January (by assignment) for students who did not live in University Housing in Fall 2026. Students will receive their official move in date with their Housing Assignment in December. If possible, students should not book travel until they receive their official move-in date and time for the smoothest move in experience.
We look forward to welcoming you and your student to campus. As you prepare to arrive to a new space, you may have questions about how to prepare. Students are always assigned a specific move-in date and time which is shared with them via Northeastern email. Sometimes, there is opportunity to change their arrival date, although early arrivals are not always available and move-in services may not be available on alternate dates.
While we cannot share specific room details like layout, number of closets, square footage, etc. , we will recommend that you bring the essentials and a few personal touches. There are opportunities near campus to purchase additional items, as well as having items shipped to campus once your student has settled into their space. It is common for students to move to different rooms for summer terms, and having a manageable amount of belongings is helpful for those transitions.
- Looking for a recommended list of what to bring (and what not to bring)? You can find more information on our What to Bring page.
- We partner with several vendors who provide resources to our students and families such as summer storage, microfridge rentals, and blue bike services. More information can be found on our Vendor Information page.
- Keep in mind, there is no oversized (over 6’8” including roof racks/storage) or overnight parking provided.