Q. When is the last day to move out of dorms for summer break?

As far as we know, all students will need to move out by Spring graduation. If you have specific questions or dates you can contact them at reslife@hc.edu or call them at 281.649.3100. The policies below come from the HCU Student Handbook.

The Student Handbook states the following:

Residence College Holidays and Semester Breaks

Residence College Holidays and Semester Breaks The Residence College will close at 5:00 p.m. on the last day of classes for vacations, semester breaks, and the last day of final examinations at the end of each term. Residence Colleges will open at 1:00 p.m. the day before classes begin each term and following all vacation periods. If a resident needs housing between semesters or during breaks, they must submit an appeal in writing, at least two weeks in advance, to the Residence Life Office, stating the exact dates they want to stay and why. Break appeals will be granted only in special circumstances as determined by HCU Residence Life. Break appeals must be approved or the resident will be required to move out during the break. HCU assumes no responsibility for housing and meals for students when the Residence Colleges are closed.

Moving Out
 

• Before checking out, the room and common areas must be in "Model Ready Condition"; all furniture and University property must be arranged properly and the room and common areas must be cleaned.

• When a student is moving out, it is his or her responsibility to set up a time with his/her Resident Assistant to check out. A walk-through must be scheduled with Residence Life staff prior to move out.

• Failure to clean, damaged/missing appliances/furniture, and leaving items behind will result in applicable charges to complete such cleaning, repair, replacement or removal of items. HCU Operations may assess damage and/or cleaning fees when applicable.

• When a resident leaves, whether at or prior to the ending date of his or her agreement, the common areas must be cleaned. These areas include, but are not limited to the windows, bathroom, patios, balconies, kitchen appliances, and the living room. These areas must be clean and in good repair and condition, reasonable wear expected. All residents will be responsible for damage/repair cost in common space.

• Failure to schedule a walk-through indicates an agreement to accept assessment of damages and charges upon inspection by Residence Life Staff and HCU Operations. The final determination of damage charges will be made by management staff that may not inspect the room or apartment until after the student has moved out.

• Failure to move out on time indicates an agreement to any assessment of damages and charges upon inspection of the room by Residence Life Staff or HCU Operations. This process is also called Express Checkout.