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They should pile up the things they want over the summer to see if it will it in their suitcases (if they’re lying) or in the family car. Do they need to ship boxes?
Begin the process of selling, donating, recycling and tossing unwanted items early. There should be opportunities on campus — students are pros at “freecycling” — or nearby donation centers and receptacles as well as thrift stores.
If they have questions about move- out timing and expectations, they can ask their RA. Rooms should be left clean with furniture returned to its original location.
Self-storage tips
Local companies may specialize in storage for college students and offer door-to-door pick-up and fall delivery. Another option
is self-storage. If a storage facility is the answer, you can offer to help research options online.
Residence hall to off-campus transition
Depending on the lease, students moving from residence halls to off- campus apartments may need to arrange temporary storage of their items.
Students with ample summer storage space can use the last weeks of school as an opportunity to inherit furniture or appliances from graduating seniors.
Will you help at move-out?
Wear comfy clothes and shoes and be prepared for dirt and disorganization. Trash bags (black heavy-duty and smaller 13-gallon white ones) come in handy for more than just trash — soft, light things can be transported in big bags, and clothes on hangers can be bundled into smaller bags. Boxes, a Sharpie marker and packing tape will be needed, as will snacks, water and patience.
Finally, if you’ve been using your student’s bedroom for your own storage, shufle things back to the basement or hold that yard sale before they arrive.
Encourage your student to start thinking early about what to keep and what to get rid of.
NEW SEMESTER
Can your student save money by sharing a unit with a friend?
Book early to get the size unit you need.
Double check that your homeowners’ insurance policy will cover stored property.
Your student should hunt up free boxes or buy plastic storage bins.
Everything going into storage should be clean and dry (bedding, etc.), including all appliances (fridge, microwave, coffee maker). Never store food.
Label boxes/containers and keep a master list.
Buy a lock in advance.
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