Moving Out FAQ - Housing and Residence Life Services

Be COVID Wise

Moving Out Checklist

		Ensure that your room is clean and all personal belongings have been removed.
		Lock your door upon departure.
		Complete an express check out envelope, and hand in your keys/swipe card at the Residence Reception Desk.
		Moving residences is permitted under Ontario’s stay-at-home order. As such, residents are still required to move and we would ask that they do so safely.

When do I need to move out in April?: All students are required to vacate their room no later than 24 hours after your last exam OR noon April 28 – whichever is earlier. You will receive an email containing specific move out information starting in February.

Can I stay for longer in residence?

The deadline to move out of residence is 24 hours after your last exam. To request an extension beyond your move out date please click here for more information and to complete an application.

There are no extensions beyond 12:00 pm noon, Wednesday April 28.

Before Moving Out

Can I get a COVID test before I go home?: Please click here for guidelines on getting a COVID test.

What do I do with my Coldex rental fridge?: Ensure that the fridge is empty and clean, and leave it in your room. Coldex will be collecting fridges beginning April 29.

During Move-Out

How do I register for parking?

30 minute move-out parking is offered through Parking Services by clicking here, on a first come first served basis. Select the Forms icon – form is titled: Residence Move-Out 2021 Application Form. Even if a moving company is being used, registration is required.

Please contact the Parking Services Office (parking@carleton.ca) before 12:30 pm April 17 if you need to change your timeslot.

Am I permitted to have anyone assist me with moving out?: Due to COVID restrictions and social distancing, each resident is permitted one person to assist with moving your items out of your room.

After Moving Out

I’ve already moved out and left campus and forgot to hand in my keys. What should I do?

You may mail your keys/swipe card to:

Housing and Residence Life Services
261 Stormont House, Carleton University
1125 Colonel By Drive
Ottawa, ON K1S 5B6

Please email accommodations@carleton.ca to let them know you are mailing your keys.

I’ve already moved out and forgot to pick up my mail. Who do I contact?

Please contact the Residence Desk and arrange to have your mail picked up by May 7. If you are not able to pick up your own mail, please email resdesk@carleton.ca from your Carleton email account notifying the Residence Desk that a trusted third party will do so on your behalf. All mail not picked up by May 7 will be returned to the sender.

Please remember to update your mailing address in Carleton Central and remove your residence address.

Looking for a place to stay?

Can I stay in residence this summer?

Please click here if you wish to apply for summer residence, (a minimum of 30 nights is required).

Current residence students who have applied and been offered a summer residence room can apply for an extension between academic and summer residence. Please click here to apply for an extension.

How do I start looking for Off-Campus housing?

To start your search and gather advice on what to expect as a first time renter, please click here.

To browse available off campus accommodations. visit Places4Students.com or download the “Places4Students” app for Android and Apple devices.

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