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Housing Closures and Move-Out Procedures

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Winter Break Closure:

  • Saturday, December 19 2026 at 12pm
    • Residence Halls close at 12pm, all students must move out during winter break
    • Students without approval will not be permitted to stay past December 19th at 12pm. If you need to request a late-stay, please fill out the late-stay form in the MCR portal by December 7th. 

    • Please note that all student restrooms will be cleaned during Winter Break. To allow our custodial staff adequate space to thoroughly clean and sanitize the restroom, please store all personal belongings inside your bedroom before departing for break.

  • Saturday, January 16th and Sunday, January 17th 2027 
    • Residence Halls open for students to return to campus
    • No students will be approved to move-in before Saturday January 16th without approval. If you need to request an early arrival, please fill out the early arrival form in the MCR portal by January 8th. 

End-of-Year Move Out:

  • Saturday, May 15 2027
    Residences close at 5:00p.m. for all students except graduating seniors.
    [Service Road between Mead Hall and Atherton Hall will be closed until 2 p.m. (open 2 p.m. - 9 p.m.) on Saturday, May 15, 2027, please make sure you plan accordingly.]
     
  • Sunday, May 16 2027
    Residences close at 12:00 p.m. for graduating seniors.
     
  • Wednesday, May 19 2027
    All late stay students must be off campus by Wednesday, May 19th.

Late Stay Requests

Late Stay requests are due by Friday May 7th 2027
Students requesting a late stay must fill out a form in the MCR portal! 

Cleaning & Storage Guidelines

To avoid a fine, please follow these protocols.

At the end of the academic year, all residence hall rooms and shared spaces will be inspected after students move out. Students may be assessed charges for any damages, excessive cleaning, missing furniture, or failure to complete the required move-out procedures. Taking the time to properly clean and prepare your space can help you avoid unnecessary charges. Before checking out, please complete the following: 

  • Bathroom: Remove all personal belongings and decorations from the shower, toilet, sink, countertops, shelves, and floor areas; clear shower drains; clean the toilet, shower walls and floors, sinks, counters, and mirrors; wipe down shelves; and close all bathroom windows.
  • Room Cleaning: Vacuum carpets, sweep and mop floors, empty and wipe down desks, hutches, drawers, and shelves, and wipe down walls as needed.
  • Walls & Decorations: Remove all decorations, adhesives, tape, command strips, and any other items attached to walls or furniture.
  • Trash Removal: Remove all trash and personal belongings from your room and dispose of them in designated dumpsters or trash rooms. Do not leave trash in hallways.
  • Beds: Reassemble bed frames to their original configuration before checkout. If your bed has been lofted, DO NOT attempt to un-loft your bed. 
  • Green Boxes: Return all reusable dining green boxes to the dining hall prior to departure.
  • Furniture: Ensure all assigned furniture remains in the room and is in good condition. Students may be charged for any missing or damaged furniture.
  • No bikes may be left on campus over the summer. All remaining bikes will be cut and confiscated. 

  • Bikes must be stored in your room over winter break. 

     

Pitzer does not offer on-campus summer storage. Students must arrange their own storage. However, we do partner and recommend a few storage options.

Storage Options

  • Campus Storage 
    Special Code: PITZER30
    (Submit this code on last page when making your reservation) The special code is limited to the first 50 students so please reserve your spot as soon as possible.

Guidelines for having a storage pod delivered to campus

  • All students MUST fill out this form after reserving a storage container. 
    • Students must complete the required Pitzer form after reserving a container or may be fined
  • Maximum of 72 hours on campus unless approved by Housing
    • If a storage container needs to stay longer than 72 hours, please contact housing@pitzer.edu for approval for time extension.
    • Without an approved extension, the student will be charged a fine for each day the storage container remains on campus
  • Earliest Arrival: Friday May 9th 
    • Containers outside this timeframe will be towed and fees assessed
  • Last Departure: Tuesday May 20th
    • Containers outside this timeframe will be towed and fees assessed
  • Placement is limited to the  East Mesa parking lot  (designated spaces near Claremont Blvd.)

Students are responsible to communicate these guidelines to the storage company they choose.

Helpful storage facility search sites

Winter Break Residence Hall Closing Expectations

Each year, the residence halls close for Winter Break. Before leaving campus, all students are responsible for preparing their room and shared spaces for the closure period.

Before you depart, please complete the following tasks:

  • Empty all trash and dispose of it in the designated dumpsters.
  • Defrost and unplug your refrigerator.
  • Clear and clean bathroom countertops.
  • Remove all personal items from the shower area.
  • Remove all belongings from the bathroom floor.
  • Close and lock all windows.
  • Close blinds.
  • Lock your room door.
  • Take home any important items you may need during break, including your passport, medications, valuables, and other essential documents.

Closing Inspections and Fines

Residence hall rooms will be inspected during Winter Break. Students who do not complete the required closing tasks, or who complete them improperly, may be assessed a closing fine.