Today’s post will focus on the ins—but mostly outs—of students departing Longwood-managed housing as the semester draws to a close. Final exams are less than a month away, scheduled for Monday, May 5, through Friday, May 9.
The end of the academic year is always a bittersweet time on a university campus—and Longwood is no exception.
There’s the excitement of Commencement and new beginnings for the Class of 2025. Other students are looking forward to internships or going home for the summer. Those of us who work here share in that excitement, but we also think about how quiet the campus will be when the students are gone and how we’ll miss those who are graduating.
Move-out Dates and Times
Residential communities close at noon on Saturday, May 10. Except for the groups mentioned below, all students must depart their residences within 24 hours of the conclusion of their last spring 2025 exams or by noon on Saturday, May 10, whichever comes first.
The following students may remain on campus after noon on Saturday, May 10*:
—Graduating seniors**
—Graduating master’s degree students who live in the residence halls**
—Students approved to assist with Commencement**
—Apartment residents participating in 12-month housing —Students working with select faculty- or staff-sponsored department activities (for example, some athletes and students working with Brock Experiences)
*Students who believe they should receive special approval to remain in Longwood-managed housing after noon on May 10 should contact their coach or the appropriate faculty member for approval information.
**Students participating in Commencement must depart campus no later than 4 p.m. Saturday, May 17.
Checkout Process
- Remove all belongings. Residents must remove all personal items from their assigned space or any other areas of their unit before departing campus.
Abandoned property. Personal items still in a unit after a resident has checked out OR left in an unauthorized area of a unit will be considered abandoned and are subject to disposal and financial charges. Residents should be sure to double-check their unit and remove all personal items prior to departing campus. - EXPRESS checkout procedures are available for all residence halls and apartment communities.
—Pick up an EXPRESS envelope, available at each service desk, and fill it out.
—Place key(s) inside envelope.
—Place the envelope in the drop box. For residence halls, the drop box is in the vicinity of the front desk. For Lancer Park, there is an exterior mounted box close to the Brown Commons front service desk. In the Landings, each ground floor elevator lobby area has a wall-mounted box.
Departure Expectations
- Prior to leaving campus, all residents must complete the tasks below. Units will be inspected to ensure compliance. Failure to comply may result in judicial sanctions and/or financial charges.
- Departure Checklist
—Remove all trash and perishable food.
—Thoroughly clean the unit, including the bathroom and common spaces.
—Remove all personal items (medication, electronic devices, eyeglasses, wallet, etc.).
—Turn off all lights.
—Close and lock all windows.
—Lower all window blinds/shades.
—Lock all doors.
Information for Residents of Moss and Johns Halls
—Loading-zone access on the South Main Street side of Moss and Johns halls will be closed from Friday, April 25, through Monday, May 19.
—In order to access Spruce Street, enter Wynne Drive to Pine Street and turn onto the sidewalk in front of the Fitness Center.
—Spruce Street and Redford Street will be open for exit only (one-way traffic) onto South Main Street from Friday, April 25, through Monday, May 19. Do not enter campus at Redford Street from South Main Street.
Expectations and Best Practices
—Do not drive or park on the grass.
—Do not park in the nearby lots for private businesses. These lots are tow-away zones at all times, including weekends.
—Residential students should continue parking in their designated parking permit zone.
—Remain vigilant and patient with other pedestrians and vehicles.
—Students are encouraged to bring their own dollies or handcarts to expedite removing their personal belongings from Longwood-managed housing.
—Do not illegally park on campus or attempt to enter restricted/barricaded areas.
—The sidewalks in front of Wheeler and Stubbs halls are restricted and designated for emergency or authorized vehicle use only.
—Farmville Area Bus (FAB) service ends at 6 p.m. Friday, May 9.
—Dinner on Friday, May 9, is the last meal served using the spring semester meal plan.
—Residents are encouraged to consider donating items—especially those they might otherwise throw away—to the local Better Days of Farmville, FACES Food Pantry, Southside SPCA or a local clothes closet. Prior to final exams, collection boxes will be available in all residence halls and at each Longwood-managed apartment community.
—Utilize the large dumpsters placed throughout the campus before the start of final exams.
—Take necessary measures to ensure self-care.
Questions?
Email housing@longwood.edu or call 434-395-2080.
—Sabrina Brown
