First Year Move-Out Information

For First-Year Students Move-Out

BEFORE VACATING YOUR SUITE COMPLETE ALL OF THE FOLLOWING

• Remove all trash and recyclables
• Trash bags are in trash rooms     
• Clean bathroom (if applicable)
• Clean/defrost Micro Fridge (if rented)
• Vacuum/sweep floors
• Put back any removed furniture
• Return all dining hall items
• Return lounge/outdoor furniture
• Return library books
• Get items from the laundry room
• Items left behind will be collected at your expense
• Take bicycles/scooters from the bike racks or buildings as they will be removed and donated

BEFORE LEAVING THE YARD

You must return your key and check out at Yard Operations during regular business hours Monday-Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm.  

Extended Move-Out Hours:

Thursday, May 14th 8am-8pm

Friday, May 15th 8am-8pm

Saturday, May 16th 7am-8pm

Sunday, May 17th 7am-12pm

When you check out after hours you must return your room key in the envelope that was dropped off in your door basket and extras will be outside our office door in Weld Hall Basement.  There is a term bill charge if we cannot verify the ownership of loose keys and for keys not returned.

HARVARD YARD GATE SCHEDULE

Harvard Yard will be open for First Year Move-Out during the following hours:

Please email yardops@fas.harvard.edu if you are not moving out during these dates/times.

Moving trucks with the box section larger than 15 feet will not be allowed in the Yard.

Storage Pods, Store-to-Door and Door-to-Door storage trucks will not be allowed in the yard. 

DONATE YOUR “STUFF”

Every year at Move Out several student service organizations will be collecting donations of dorm room “stuff” to support low-income families and keep usable items out of the trash. Please consider donating items you no longer need and are in good condition. 

Beginning the week of May 4th, you can drop items off at the TRASH/RECYLING ROOM for your building.

Clothing                                               Dining Service ware                Crutches/canes

Books/sourcebooks                             Trash cans                               Hygiene/beauty products 

Bulletin boards                                    Mirrors                                    Electronics (computers, printers, etc.)

Stackable crates/shelves                    Household cleaners                Phones/cords/splitters

Rugs/carpets                                       Ironing boards                         Furniture (any condition)

Pens/pencils/notebooks                      laundry, cleaning supplies      Toys/athletic equipment                                 

Potted plants                                       Bikes/helmets                         Non-perishable food

LOCATIONS

VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE MOVE OUT INFORMATION 

 yardops.fas.harvard.edu 

Remember the dorms will close and id cards will deactivate at 12PM on Sunday, May 17.