All You Need to Know About Move-out
Residence Halls close on May 14th, 2025
When checking out of the residence halls, residents must complete the following. Failure to complete any of the following steps may result in an additional charge. A sample list of charges may be found in Damage Charges Spreadsheet. Housing and Residence Life updates the list of damage charges each May and as such, there may be some variation to the amounts listed in the sheet depending upon the severity of damage caused by residents. From May 6 to May 14, Housing & Residence Life student staff will be available to assist residents with checkout.
Are you graduating in Spring 2025?
Residents who have applied for graduation for either Spring 2025 or Summer 2025 will be eligible to remain in the residence halls until after their degree celebration. Be sure to check the Graduating Resident Move Out Schedule to know when you will need to check out of the residence halls.
Students who are assisting with graduating (Eagle Bank Arena student staff, Green Machine, etc.) will need to have their supervisors reach out to housing@gmu.edu to request an extension.
Steps for a Successful Check-out
All students who have not been approved for an extended stay will need to complete the move-out process within 24 hours of their last final or by May 14th at 5:00 pm. Residents who have an afternoon exam on May 13th will still need to complete the move-out process by 5:00 pm on May 14th. For Spring 2025, we are only able to offer an extended stay to graduating seniors, those assisting with commencement exercises, and residents with a summer housing assignment beginning in May. Residents who have a makeup exam after Noon on May 14th will need to send a copy of their syllabus or e-mail communication to housing@gmu.edu by May 6 to be granted an extended stay until 9:00 am on May 15. To complete the move-out process, please see steps here.
Travel Information
Check out transportation options and resources available at George Mason to get to your destinations, including airport directions, public transit options, carpooling, car rentals, and more.
Manage Your Mailbox
If you are graduating, studying abroad, or moving off campus next fall, submit the mailbox closing request form. Upon approval, all mail to your existing mailbox will be forwarded to your alternate address for 90 days after the mailbox has been closed.
Meal Plan Access Dates
Be sure to use all your meal swipes and dining funds, as they do not roll over once the spring semester ends. The last day to access meal swipes and dining funds varies. Please check the access ending dates before making purchases.
Secure Your Mason ID
Keep your Mason ID safe for your return in the fall, or switch to Mason Mobile ID to conveniently access your meal plans, Mason Money, building entrances, and all campus services at your fingertips.
Summer Storage
Need to store your belongings over the summer? Consider the UPS store on campus in Merten Hall for a flat rate of $300. Enjoy a 100% money-back booking guarantee and hassle-free pick-up and delivery to your residence hall. Plus, your storage reservation includes five boxes with a roll of packing tape.
Hours of Operations
If you're staying local over the summer, check out campus Hours of Operation as they change once the spring semester ends.
Savings with Patriot Perks
Take advantage of Patriot Perks to get discounts on your favorite local businesses. Mason students, faculty and staff, alumni, and retirees receive a 10% discount on food when presenting their Mason IDs or Alumni Association Member Cards.
Move-out Parking Pass
Download the move-out parking pass if you or your guest don't have a parking permit. The pass allows for 2-hour parking at Rappahannock Parking Deck levels 1&2, Lot I, Lot R, or Krasnow Lot.
2025 Damage Price List
The following items are typical damages and charges that are assessed to a student’s account upon inspection. Student damage charges will be assessed to a student’s GMU account. This is a list of estimated charges per item and maybe more based on damage done or pricing at the time of the inspection/repair. This is not an extensive list of chargeable items.
Patriot Pack Out Info
Patriot Packout (PPO) is George Mason University's annual move-out donation initiative, running from April 21 to May 14, 2025. It aims to reduce waste by collecting gently used items from students during move-out and redistributing them to the Mason community and local organizations. Students can volunteer to assist with collecting, organizing, and transporting donations. This is a great way to support the Mason community and contribute to sustainability efforts.
Donate new, like-new, or gently used donations at PPO Donation Locations.
Donations will support: the Patriot Pantry, First Gen+ Center, the Trans Clothing Closet, Art Supply Sharing Closet, George Mason Parking and Transportation, the MIX, and Food for Others, among others. Find out more!
Questions about move-out? Contact Housing and Residence Life’s Neighborhood Housing Desks at Eisenhower Hall (703-993-2750) and Piedmont Hall (703-993-9880). Desks are open 24 hours a day.
