Before you leave, please do the following: 

1. Defrost and unplug your refrigerator. 

   • Prop the fridge door open to prevent mold and mildew build-up.

   • Make sure the refrigerator is clean and dry.

   • Place a towel under the fridge to absorb any excess water as it defrosts. 

2. Unplug all electrical equipment including computers, aquariums (take fish home) , stereos, televisions, etc. 

3. Ensure that all items are moved away from the heating unit so the filter can be changed.

4. Remove belongings from the closet floor. This prepares the room to be sprayed for pests. If you have a wardrobe, you do not have to remove your belongings.

5. Wash all dirty dishes

6. Throw away all trash and clean out the trash can. Take all trash to compactor or outside dumpster. Activate the compactor with your room key.

7. Set room temperature to 65 degrees and the fan speed to auto - OR - at halfway between blue and red with the fan speed on low, depending on what type of thermostat you have. 

8. Close and lock windows. Turn lights off and lock your room.

9. Check your mailbox as you leave.

10. Sign out at the desk.

You do NOT need to remove all of your belongings from your room during winter break.  

All residence halls will reopen on January 15, 2021 at 8 AM.

Hilltopper Hall, Northeast Hall, and Rodes Harlin Halls are extending living halls and will remain OPEN for winter break.

Before you leave, please do the following:

1. Throw away all trash

2. Wash all dirty dishes

3. Defrost and unplug your refrigerator. 

   • Prop the fridge door open to prevent mold and mildew build-up.

   • Make sure the refrigerator is clean and dry.

   • Place a towel under the fridge to absorb any excess water as it defrosts.

4. Set your room thermostat to 65 degrees and auto - OR - set temperature between red and blue and fan speed on low

5. Close and lock windows

6. Turn off all lights

7. Lock your door

Please be safe when traveling between WKU and other communities.  Wear your mask, socially distance from others and wash your hands often to mitigate the spread of germs!

During Thanksgiving break, November 22 at noon through November 29 at noon, the following changes will be in effect:

1. Desk operations will be reduced to provide customer service hours only between the hours of Noon to Midnight.

2. There will be one centralized desk in your area that will provide 24/7 staffing. Your centralized desk will be advertised in your hall. 

   • Centralized desks will be located in Hilltopper Hall, Northeast Hall, Pearce Ford Tower, and Rodes Harlin Hall.

3. No guests will be allowed for visitation during Thanksgiving Break, except in break halls of Hilltopper, Northeast and Rodes Harlin Halls.

4. For dining locations and hours, please visit wku.edu/wkurg.  

If you are leaving to return home at Thanksgiving Break AND planning to leave WKU housing permanently at the end of the fall semester, complete the “Intent to Vacate” form in the WKU Housing Portal as soon as possible and HRL staff will contact you with instructions.

Official Check Out Procedures