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END-OF-YEAR CHECKLIST
By Diane Schwemm
The last weeks of spring semester are hectic. There may not be much time between your student’s last exam and when they need to move out of the residence hall. Organization is key! Here’s how you can help.
fffButton up the school year
Prepare for move-out
Next year’s housing may have a storage area, but space will be limited and often large items like bikes and mini-fridges are not accepted. Some tips:
Pop cash or a gift card in the mail with a note of encouragement.
Confirm travel arrangements (plane/train/bus reservations, driving itinerary, etc.).
Finals is a good time for students to back up their computers.
Remind your student to read and respond to emails from the college about year-end requirements (returning library materials, paying outstanding fees, etc.).
Encourage your student to start thinking early about what to keep and what to get rid of. They can approach belongings one category at a time over the course of a
week or two: books and papers, clothing and gear, room furnishings, cleaning supplies/toiletries, etc.
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