The following information includes steps students must take prior to departing campus for Summer Break including check-out and move-out procedures. This information will be presented to students during their closing hall meeting with their Resident Assistant (RA). If students are needing to stay on campus during Summer Break, please visit the Break Housing page for more information.
Important Deadlines and Reminders
- Closing Hall Meetings will be April 25 - 29 (contact your RA for more information)
- 24-hour quiet hours begin on Sunday, May 5 at 7:00 pm
- Sign up for check-out times with your RA by Monday, May 6, at Noon
- University Housing closes on Friday, May 10, at Noon
- May Graduates have until Sunday, May 12 at 5:00 pm to complete the move-out procedure.
- May Break (May 13 - 31)
- Sign-up deadline is Friday, May 3rd
- Summer I (June 3 - July 7)
- Ebills live on May 30
- Move-In Day is Saturday, June 3 at 9:00 am
- Move-out Day is Friday, July 7 at noon
- Summer II (July 8 - August 11)
- Ebills live on July 3
- Move-In Day is Saturday, July 8 at 9:00 am
- Move-out Day is Friday, August 11 at noon
- August Break (August 16 - 22)
- Sign up available starting July 31
Fall 2024:
- Fall 2024 Cancellation Deadline: June 1
- Volunteer Move-In Day: August 19
- Mustangs Move-In Day: August 20 from 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Returning Mustangs Move-In: August 20 - 25
Spring Closing 2023
Resident Assistants (RAs) in each building will reach out to their residents to sign up for a checkout time. Time slots will be available Monday, May 1, through Friday, May 12, at noon. All students will complete the following steps:
- Sign up for a checkout time with their assigned Resident Assistant (RA).
- Ccomplete the move-out and cleaning process.
- Turn in room keys to their RA.
- Fill out an envelope with their information and acknowledgment that staff will assess cleaning and damages at a later time.
Students who do not properly check out of University Housing are subject to improper checkout charges of at least $50.00.
Cleaning Guidelines
Limited cleaning supplies are available in all residential desk areas (when open) and at the Legacy Commons (open 24-hours a day).
General items available for checkout include general-purpose cleaner, paper towels, trash bags, vacuum cleaners, swiffers, brooms, and dollies. Due to high demand, you may experience longer wait times for items.
Dumpsters are located adjacent to the residential buildings. All students are required to take their trash to these designated locations. Improper trash disposal could lead to fines assessed to the student’s account.
Ways to Reduce Checkout Charges:
Killingsworth and Legacy Hall Cleaning Guidelines
McCullough-Trigg Hall Cleaning Guidelines
Sunwatcher Village and Sundance Court Cleaning Guidelines
Maintenance Issues:
If you have difficulty with any maintenance issues, complete a maintenance request online.
For emergencies, contact the Legacy Commons desk at 940-397-6600, 24 hours a day.
Room Damage Charges
Residents are responsible for any costs the University incurs in returning a living space to its original condition. In the event of damage, missing furniture, or excessive trash, Residence Life & Housing incurs specific costs to ready rooms for the next occupant. Our goal in sharing this information is to encourage all residents to take care of their rooms and to vacate rooms in good condition to avoid damage charges.
Residence Life & Housing staff assess damages to student rooms using the ICE (Intentional, Careless, or Excessive) principle. Damages identified using the ICE principle are intentional damage or vandalism, damage caused by careless use, or excessive wear and tear.
Please keep in mind that move-out room inspections look for damages that are beyond normal wear and tear. Housing fees incorporate the cost of repair and upkeep for normal wear and tear from living in the space. Damage billing charges apply only to damages deemed intentional, careless, or excessive. A partial listing of damage charges can be found in the 2022-2023 Residence Life & Housing Handbook.
Emptying the Mailbox and Forwarding Mail
Plan to empty your mail from your campus mailbox and retrieve any packages that may have been delivered before leaving campus.
- Temporary Change of Address (returning in the fall): https://webforms.msutexas.edu/TakeSurvey.aspx?SurveyID=88KK8m2#
- Permanent Change of Address (not returning to campus): https://webforms.msutexas.edu/TakeSurvey.aspx?SurveyID=88KKlm2#
For additional information, you can email the MSU Texas Post Office at postoffice@msutexas.edu or call 940-397-4241.
Storage Availability
Limited outdoor storage units are available in Sunwatcher Village Apartments at $50.00 per summer term for students returning for Fall 2022. Students are encouraged to sign up early for outdoor storage in the Residence Life & Housing Office. Storage fees will be charged to the student account.
Update: All outdoor storage units have been filled.
Apartment residents who are returning to the same apartment for Fall 2023 may sign up for “Same Room Storage” on the Housing Portal. “Same Room Storage” is $75.00 per summer term charged to their student account. Same room storage is only available to apartment residents due to summer camps and conferences in the residential facilities in the summer months.
Dining Options during the Break
- All dining options will close on Friday, May 12 at 2:00p
- Summer I & II Dining Hours: TBD
For detailed information about dining hours: www.dineoncampus.com/midwesternstate
Housing Office Break Hours
Legacy Commons Desk: 8:00am - Midnight
Residence Life & Housing Office: Monday-Friday, 8:00a - 5:00p
The office will be closed for the following days:
Memorial Day - Monday, May 29th
Emancipation Day - Monday, June 19th
Independence Day - Tuesday, July 4th
All Other Front Desk Operations: Closed