current residents

Moving Out

moving out

Check Out Time

Residents must check out either 48 hours after your last exam or by 12pm (noon) on May 1 (whichever comes first).

Chestnut Dining Commons

Dining Commons Closure

The Chestnut Dining Commons will close as of 8pm on April 30th, 2026

chestnut dining commons

Checking Out

Front Desk Check Out

Visit the Front Desk to check out during 7am – 11pm

Please expect delays during peak move out times.

Express Check Out

If you are checking out after hours or would prefer a speedy no-contact check out, please pick up an envelope from the Express Check Out Box which will be available at the Front Desk.

Be sure to follow all instructions posted on the box, including writing your room number and name on the envelope, sealing the envelope and dropping it into the box.

Important Reminders

You must return your room key and laundry card

Remember to return any borrowed items, including internet equipment, space heaters, fans, irons or projectors

You will be charged $30 for each missing key, and $5 – $150 for missing internet equipment

If you have not checked out of your room and removed your belongings by 12pm (noon) on May 1st, you will be charged a $25 per hour late move out fee

If you have not moved out within 48 hours of your check out date, you may be locked out of your room

At a glance

Move Out

check out date

48 hours after your last exam or by 12pm (noon) on May 1

(whichever comes first)

address

Change your mailing address. Canada Post offers a temporary mail-forwarding service.

pack

Start packing at least a week or two in advance so you don’t have to do it all on the last day.

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CLEAN

Ensure your room is tidy and all garbage is removed. Don’t leave behind any food, garbage, or belongings.

storage

Make your travel and storage arrangements ahead of time.

keys

Return all your keys upon checkout to avoid any additional charges.

Important information

Check Out Guidelines

Please be sure to read the below information thoroughly.

Ensure your room is tidy and all garbage is removed.

Garbage bags are available for you to pick up at the Front Desk.

Once your garbage bags are full, leave the bags at the designated garbage area on your floor.

When possible, throw out your garbage early so that the garbage room doesn’t get crowded.

Don’t leave behind any food, garbage, or belongings.

You may be subject to a $50 – $100 cleaning fee for any items left behind in your room.

Start packing early. Do a little bit every day to avoid stress.

Keep in mind you will not be able to re-enter your room after check out.

Remember to update your mailing address on ACORN and with other important contacts

Canada Post offers a temporary mail-forwarding service.

 

Students will be permitted to have a maximum of 2 family members/helpers for the duration of their move-out only.

For students moving out on or before April 30, you will be required to register your helpers as visitors on StarRez, as per regular visitor policies.

For students moving out on May 1, you will not be required to register helpers as visitors.

Make sure you have transportation planned for when you leave Chestnut. Remember, yo will need to take all your belongings with you.

Transportation options include the Union-Pearson (UP) Express to the airport, TTC, taxis, or ride sharing apps.

Chestnut residence does not provide summer storage.

If you require storage, you may want to consider using a storage facility.

Plan ahead and sort all of your belongings into items you want to bring with you/store/giveaway.

Chestnut Residence will not be responsible for any items left in your room.

Return all your keys upon check out to avoid any additional charges.

Make sure to exchange contact information with anyone you would like to keep in touch with over the summer and next year.

Say goodbye to your friends on the floor and in the building, and don’t forget to connect with your don!