Moving Out FAQ - Housing and Residence Life Services

Moving Out Checklist

		Ensure that your room is clean and all personal belongings have been removed.
		Lock your door upon departure.
		Metal Keys – Complete an express check out envelope, and hand in your metal keys at the Residence Reception Desk.
		Please ensure you have completed the Residence Departure Form linked here.

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 by 12:00 pm noon April 26 – 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. The deadline to complete the form is April 15, 2024.

The extension form is no longer available. Requests to extend beyond your last scheduled day will not be considered.

There are no extensions beyond 12:00 pm noon, on April 26.

Before Moving Out

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 27.

During Move-Out

Am I permitted to have anyone assist me with moving out?: You are permitted to have people assist with your move out.

After Moving Out

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

You may mail your metal key(s) to the following address. Be sure to pack the key securely so it does not rip through the packaging.

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

Please email residence@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.

Current residence students who have applied and have accepted a room in summer residence 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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