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 10.

All Resident Assistants (RAs) will be hosting closing floor meetings between April 17 and April 25. 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 am on Saturday, May 10 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 May 1, 2025, at 10:00 p.m., 23/7 quiet hours are in effect; this means quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. daily for the remainder of the semester.

If you are taking intersession classes and need to request housing beyond 10:00 am on Saturday, May 10:

You will need to complete the Summer 2025 housing application and specify the dates you need housing. All students with a summer housing contract will move to certain Blair-Shannon House (unless you currently live in Sunvilla or Monroe). You will be emailed your room assignment and move-in information prior to May 10.

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

• My.MissouriState.edu, Housing card, Housing Application link, Summer 2025

 

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

 

We are so excited to be hosting the 2024 Annual UMR-ACUHO Conference in Springfield, Missouri! The UMR-ACUHO Fall Experience will include program sessions presented by members from around the region, a keynote speaker, the annual business meeting, awards, and of course, the popular UMR Encore session.

We can’t wait to welcome you to Springfield. Located in the heart of the Ozarks, Springfield is a city alive with outdoor and cultural experiences; with more than 90 unique parks and trailways, local plays or Broadway shows, sculptures, murals, and homegrown local flavors, there’s always something to do around town.

To help guide your visit, we have compiled some information on our favorite local coffee & breakfast places, restaurants, and attractions. Please take some time to check out what Springfield has to offer during your stay with us. Please let us know if there is anything else we can do to make your stay in our hometown more comfortable.

We have two different types of beds in our residence halls: beds that bunk, and beds that loft.

Bunkable beds can be stacked using metal pegs that you can check out from the front desk. Bunkable beds are found in Blair-Shannon, Freddy, Hammons, Hutchens, Scholars and Wells residence halls. Bunkable beds cannot be lofted. Bed risers can be used on these types of beds, but only if they are unbunked.

Loftable beds can move up and down on the frame, leaving you with more or less space under your bed. At their max height, you can comfortably fit your desk or 3-drawer dresser underneath. Loftable beds are found in Heitz, Kentwood and Woods. Loftable beds cannot be bunked. Bed risers cannot be used on these types of beds.

What is Vampire Energy? Vampire energy is the term given to electrical appliances that consume energy, even when they are shut off. Every cord that remains plugged into an outlet uses an electrical current waiting to be turned on. These devices are known as remote-ready appliances and include desktop computers and displays, printers, TVs, microwaves and video game consoles. Devices such as your cell phone and laptop also consume energy when left on the charger after fully charged. According to the National Resource Defence Council, Americans spend about $19 billion per year on vampire energy costs. Unplugging devices that are not in use can help prevent the consumption of vampire energy.

Help us conserve energy during Thanksgiving and winter break by unplugging your devices from outlets and turning off powerstrips.