Quick Links to Move-Out Resources

• Damage Charges & Move-Out Fees
• Improper Checkout
• Forwarding your mail
• Trash disposal & donations
• Cleaning Checklist
• CCA Academic Calendar

Current Graduating Residents

Current graduating residents must complete their move-out by December 12th at noon. There are three steps to complete the move-out process.

Step 1 – Prepare Your Room

Packing your belongings and cleaning your room is the first step in the move-out process. You should remove all posters, pictures, and wall hangings being careful not to damage the walls. You should ensure all CCA-issued furniture is in its original configuration and in good working order. Finally, don’t forget to clean your space using our handy move-out checklist–wipe down surfaces, sweep, and properly dispose of your trash.

Step 2 – Move Out Your Belongings

Once your room is prepared, remove all of your items from your room–don’t forget to check in all your drawers! You may be charged if you leave anything in your room, including trash. You can check out a cart from the front desk on a first-come, first-serve basis. Make arrangements now to line up the help you need to move out and if you need help moving out due to a documented disability email access@cca.edu for assistance.

Step 3 – Check Out of Your Room

Once you have packed and removed your belongings, cleaned your room, and submitted any necessary work orders, stop by the front desk of your assigned building and complete an Express Check Out Form with the front desk attendant. If you have suite keys you will be directed to leave them in the return box.

Failure to complete an Express Checkout Form will result in an Improper Checkout Fee. Fees may also be assessed for students who fail to complete move-out by their designated time.

Current Residents

Current residents must complete their move-out by May 6th at noon, unless they are graduating or have a summer housing license agreement. There are three steps to complete the move-out process.

Step 1 – Prepare Your Room

Packing your belongings and cleaning your room is the first step in the move-out process. You should remove all posters, pictures, and wall hangings being careful not to damage the walls. You should ensure all CCA-issued furniture is in its original configuration and in good working order, and defrost your fridge (Founders Hall only). Finally, don’t forget to clean your space using our handy move-out checklist–wipe down surfaces, sweep, and properly dispose of your trash.

Step 2 – Move Out Your Belongings

Once your room is prepared, remove all of your items from your room–don’t forget to check in all your drawers! You may be charged if you leave anything in your room, including trash. There are a limited number of carts available for move-out. You can check out a cart from the front desk on a first-come, first-serve basis. Make arrangements now to line up the help you need to move out and if you need help moving out due to a documented disability email access@cca.edu for assistance.

Step 3 – Check Out of Your Room

On May 6th, during your designated move-out timeframe, RAs will come to your room to assist you with your checkout. You must have completed Steps 1 and 2 by your designated move-out timeframe to check out of your room properly. Once you complete your checkout with an RA, you can no longer access your unit or Founders Hall.

• Blattner Hall, Floor 2 & 3 – 8-10 am
• Blattner Hall, Floor 4 – 10 am-12 pm
• Founders Hall, Floor 1 & 5 – 8-9 am
• Founders Hall, Floor 4 – 9-10 am
• Founders Hall, Floor 3 – 10-11 am
• Founders Hall, Floor 2 – 11 am-12 pm

If you intend to check out before the move-out date, you must go to the Front Desk after completing Steps 1 and 2 and complete an Express Checkout Form. Those choosing to complete an Express Checkout should note that limited staff and resources will be available outside the designated May 6th move-out day. Front Desk staff will make every effort to answer questions and provide carts; still, you may experience longer wait times for carts and individual questions may be referred to Housing, Dining & Residential Education Staff during regular business hours or later.

Failure to check out with an RA or complete an Express Checkout Form may result in an Improper Checkout Fee. Fees may also be assessed for students who fail to complete move-out by their designated time.

Graduating Residents

Graduating residents must complete their move-out by May 13th at noon. There are three steps to complete the move-out process.

Step 1 – Prepare Your Room

Packing your belongings and cleaning your room is the first step in the move-out process. You should remove all posters, pictures, and wall hangings being careful not to damage the walls. You should ensure all CCA-issued furniture is in its original configuration and in good working order, and defrost your fridge (Founders Hall only). Finally, don’t forget to clean your space using our handy moving checklist–wipe down surfaces, sweep, and properly dispose of your trash. Here’s a quick list of things that you might also want to know or consider:

Step 2 – Move Out Your Belongings

Once your room is prepared, remove all of your items from your room–don’t forget to check in all your drawers! You may be charged if you leave anything in your room, including trash. There are a limited number of carts available for move-out. You can check out a cart from the front desk on a first-come, first-serve basis. Make arrangements now to line up the help you need to move out and if you need help moving out due to a documented disability email access@cca.edu for assistance.

Step 3 – Check Out of Your Room

On May 13th, you must go to the Front Desk after completing Steps 1 and 2 and complete an Express Checkout Form. Failure to complete an express checkout form may result in an Improper Checkout Fee. Fees may also be assessed for students who fail to complete move-out by noon.

Those choosing to move out before the May 13th move-out date, should also go to the front desk and complete an Express Checkout Form. Please note that limited staff and resources will be available outside the designated May 13th move-out day. Front Desk staff will make every effort to answer questions and provide carts; still, you may experience longer wait times for carts and individual questions may be referred to Housing, Dining & Residential Education Staff during regular business hours or later.

Failure to check out with Express Checkout Form may result in an Improper Checkout Fee. Fees may also be assessed for students who fail to complete move-out by their designated time.

The move-out date for YPCE Pre-College program is August 3, 2024.

The move-out date for MFA Comics is August 5, 2024.

The move-out date for Summer CCA students is August 11, 2024.

Residents should thoroughly clean their room/unit before moving out to prevent the assessment of damages charges and move-out fees. For residents living in a shared space, any assessed charges or fees are split among occupants, unless a resident(s) claims responsibility in the notes of the Room Condition Report via Symplicity. Roommates/Suitemates should discuss shared damages and responsibilities before moving out.

Common damage charges and move-out fees include: 

• Trash Removal fee of $30 per bag
• Holes/Damage to Walls fee of $40 per spot, $≥125 per wall
• Failure to Defrost/Clean Fridge fee of $100
• Cleaning fee of $≤250

You can find a detailed list of charges, here.

Residents are expected to check out of their room/unit on their assigned date, at their designated time. Residents must also follow all move-out procedures, including, returning (if applicable) their keys, mail key, and key fob. Failure to complete check-out as instructed may result in a $125 improper checkout fee. Residents who do not check out by noon may also be charged $50 every 30 minutes until their checkout is complete. Residents may also be charged a re-core and replacement fee for unreturned keys.

Since CCA's residential halls address is considered a business address, residents cannot change their address via the US Postal Service. Instead, two weeks before moving out, residents should personally notify businesses and individuals who send them mail and packages, that their residential address has changed. Any mail received after a resident's move-out date will be returned to the sender.

Trash Disposal

The Founders & Blattner Hall trash rooms will close one week before move-out day. In the week before move-out day, residents should dispose of trash in the debris bins outside the buildings. Please follow posted signs to ensure the proper sorting and disposal of garbage, waste, recyclables, and compost. Large items should never be left in trash rooms; they should be disposed of outside in the appropriate debris bins. Students should refrain from putting trash in non-CCA-affiliated debris bins or dumpsters.

Donations

Here is a short list of organizations near campus that accept donations of gently used clothes and household items:

• Goodwill Donation Center, 121 Wisconsin Street, San Francisco, CA 94107
• Out of the Closet - Folsom, 1295 Folsom Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
• Book Donation Center, 1630 17th Street, San Francisco, CA 94107 (between Carolina & Wisconsin)

Make sure your room is nice and tidy when you move out. If you notice any damages that weren't included in the Room Condition Report completed at the beginning of the semester, please let us know. Additional charges may be assessed if items in the checklist are incomplete or there is damage to the room/unit.

General Areas

• Wipe down common living area furniture.
• Sweep and mop all floors.
• Empty trash, recycling, and compost bins into appropriate trash chutes in the trash room.
• Remove posters, signs, etc., from windows and walls.
• Dust and wipe down shelves, wardrobes, and drawers.
• Confirm blinds are in good working condition and dust-free.
• Close and lock windows.
• Move furniture to its original configuration.
• Remember to leave the compost, recycling and trash bins, shower curtain, and disinfectant spray bottle. Remove all decorations from the unit door and wipe down the bulletin board.
• Ensure lights and appliances are switched off and that windows are closed and shut.

Bathroom

• Clean the shower and tub with a household cleaner.
• Clean the toilet, inside, and out. Clean the entire sink and counter with a household cleaner.
• Use a glass cleaner to clean mirrors.
• Ensure the plunger is present–otherwise, you may be charged for replacement.

Kitchenette (if applicable)

• Empty and wipe down the refrigerator/freezer. If in Founders Hall, defrost and unplug the mini-fridge.
• Clean the inside and outside of the microwave.
• Clean all the obvious areas of the stovetop and the exhaust fan filter.
• Wipe down the sink and countertops.
• Wipe down the wall behind the sink and stovetop. Scrub off grease, dirt, etc.
• Wash and clean dishes.