Hello!

As you begin to prepare for finals, we want to share information about the move-out process and what steps you may need to take, as well as information regarding summer housing options.

Our buildings close at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 9, 2026. 

All Resident Assistants (RAs) will be hosting closing floor meetings between April 16 and April 24. It’s important you attend because they will cover everything you need to know to check out and avoid being charged for damages / cleanliness. Also, ensure your forwarding address is updated for mail and package processing. Consider updating your delivery address with Amazon and other online retailers.

All residents have two different options to properly check-out:

Option #1 – Check out with an RA.

You will need to sign up for a day and time to be checked out by an RA. Please do this as soon as possible, but at least 24 hours before you plan on checking out. Information should be available for you on your floor and throughout your building. On the day you plan to depart, please remove your belongings, clean your space, and then meet with the RA you signed up with so they can inspect your room and take your keys and access card.

Option #2 – Express Checkout Process. 

On the day you are ready to depart, remove your belongings, clean your space, and then report to the front desk. Inform the desk you want to do an Express Checkout. You will then be provided an envelope to fill out. Follow the instructions on the envelope to return your keys and access card. Please note that your living space will still be inspected by a staff member after you are gone. Please note that you will not have the right to appeal any charges if you complete an Express Checkout.

Failure to properly check out using one of the two options above prior to 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 9 will result in various fees:

• Improper Checkout: $75
• Keys & Access Card Replacement: $95
• Packing Fee: $150 minimum (if necessary)
• Damages/Cleanliness: varies based on the condition of your room

Starting April 30, 2026 at 10:00 p.m., quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. (23 hours a day) daily for the remainder of the semester.

If you are taking intersession classes and need to request housing beyond 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 9: 

You will need to complete the Summer 2026 housing application and specify the dates you need housing. All students with a summer housing contract will move to Hutchens House (unless you currently live in Sunvilla or Monroe). You will be emailed your room assignment and move-in information prior to May 9.

You can find the housing application by going to the following:

• My.MissouriState.edu, Housing card, Housing Application link, Summer 2026.

We wish you good luck on your finals. Please let us know if you have any questions.

Residence Life, Housing and Dining Services
417-836-5536 / ResidenceLife@MissouriState.edu

Important Dates

• March 14 – March 22 (Spring Break): Blair-Shannon, Freddy, Wells, and Woods close at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 14.
• March 14 – March 21: Dining Centers will be closed.
• March 22: Closed Residence Halls open at 8:00 a.m.; Blair-Shannon Dining Center opens at 10:00 a.m.

Staying On-Campus During Spring Break?

If you live in Hammons, Heitz, Hutchens, Kentwood, Monroe, Scholars, or Sunvilla, your building remains open during the break periods, you are able to come and go from your on-campus space as much as you please! If you will be staying on campus at any point, be sure to check out our Break Housing Resources webpage for any important information during that time. We encourage you to display an occupied sign on your door, and signs are available at your front desk.

Need Housing During Spring Break?

Do you live in Blair-Shannon, Freddy, Wells, or Woods, and need housing during break? A limited number of spaces are available on campus for $25/night. If you have this need, please visit our Break Housing webpage to submit a request.

Mail Service During Break

Please be aware that mail service to residence halls will look different during Spring Break.

Mail and packages will be processed during the break for the buildings that remain open (HA, HE, HU, KE, MO SC, SU). Scholars residents should visit the Hutchens House front desk on an individual basis for any mail or packages that may have been delivered.

Mail service to closed residence halls (BS, FR, WE, WO) will be suspended during break. There will be no access to mail during these times, as the reception desks are not staffed. If you are expecting an important piece of mail or packages, please make sure it is delivered before your residence hall closes or make other arrangements for delivery.

Normal mail delivery for all buildings will resume on Monday, March 23.

Room Checks

All student rooms will be checked at the beginning of break (Saturday, March 14) to ensure rooms are prepped to use energy efficient practices, review rooms for facility needs, etc. During this time, Residence Life staff members will be entering all student rooms.

We wish you a safe and restful Spring Break! Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns.

Residence Life, Housing and Dining Services 
417-836-5536 / ResidenceLife@MissouriState.edu