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May Closing

Spring 2024 Information

Student Living (SL) and Housing, Meal Plan, and I.D. Card Services (Housing) thank you for staying with us during the 2023-2024 academic year and wish you a safe and enjoyable summer!

All residential students are expected to depart campus within 24 hours after their last final. As finals end on May 7, 2024, all residential students should vacate their on-campus residence on May 8, 2024, unless they have approval to stay late.

Students living in the Sheraton Hotel must depart by 12 noon, May 8, 2024.

Students who have a legitimate reason to be on-campus longer than 24 hours after their last final may submit a Stay Late Request. Submission of a Stay Late Request does not guarantee approval.  All requests will be reviewed and students will be notified via their SYR.EDU email of the decision. Graduating seniors must also submit this request if they intend to remain to participate in graduation and commencement ceremonies. The Stay Late Request form is live until May 3, 2024. 

For students approved to stay late, all campus residence halls close no later than 6 p.m., May 12, 2024, for students approved to stay late.

Departure Information

Before departing, there are a few steps you need to take in order to have a smooth checkout process. Please review the following information.

Step 1: If you have not done so already, contact your instructors to learn your finals schedule.

Step 2: Select an anticipated checkout time on the MySlice Housing Portal.

Step 3: If you have a legitimate reason to stay later than 24 hours after your last final, you may make a Stay Late Request online. Requests will be reviewed and students will be notified of the decision via email. Reasons for such requests may include being a graduating senior, needing to work an on-campus job, completing a credited internship, etc. Stay Late Request form is now live through May 3, 2024.

Step 4: If you will store your items for the summer or plan on shipping your belongings, you are encouraged to register with Lazybones. Pricing for summer storage can be found on Lazybones.com. Lazybones is the only authorized vendor who can pick up your belongings at your residence hall room or apartment, provided that you escort them. If you choose to use a different vendor, you are responsible for bringing your belongings to the vendor outside the building.

Step 5: Family/visitors will need to show photo identification and sign-in with the Residential Community Services Officer (RCSO) upon entry.

Step 6: On the day of your departure, you are to ensure the following steps have been completed:

  • Residence hall students should unplug, defrost, empty, and clean any University-provided microfridge.
  • South Campus apartment students should empty and clean the University-provided full-size refrigerator and leave it plugged in.
  • Deposit all trash and perishables in the proper receptacles in the trash and recycling rooms/dumpsters.
  • Remove ALL personal belongings. Double-check all drawers, closets, and under furniture to ensure all personal items have been removed. Per the Terms and Conditions of Housing, students are responsible for removing all personal property prior to vacating the housing unit. "If the student fails to do so, the University shall have the right to immediately re-enter the housing unit and remove all personal belongings therein, without liability for trespass and without liability for any loss or damage caused by re-entry and/or removal." Any items left in your room/apartment after you depart will be considered abandoned.
  • Close and lock all windows.
  • Open curtains for all floors, except the lowest floor which should remain closed.
  • Turn off all lights.
  • Lock your door.
  • Check for any remaining mail and packages.
  • Change your address with USPS and any frequently used vendors.
  • Turn in your key(s) in utilizing the express checkout process:
    • Residence hall students: Express Checkout Envelopes are available at your main desk in late April. You are to turn your key in using the envelope at the designated area at your main desk. Failure to return your key will result in a lock core change and a $50 fee. Keys may not be mailed back to the University to avoid this fee.
    • South Campus apartment students: Express Checkout Envelopes are available in the Housing Office at the Goldstein Student Center and located in the external dropbox. Turn your key into the Goldstein Student Center or external drop box using the Contactless Checkout Envelope. Failure to return your key will result in a lock core change and fees of $50 for the front door key, $10 for the bedroom key, and $5 for the mailbox key. Keys may not be mailed back to the University to avoid these fees.

If you have installed an e-sim or physical sim card on your phone to access the Juice Network (JMA 5G private wireless network) and/or have picked up your laptop dongle, please review the following information regarding what to do with your sim and dongle.

 

E-sim/Sim Card for Phones

If you have installed a Juice Network (JMA 5G private wireless network) e-sim or physical sim card on your phone and will be returning to Syracuse University in the fall, you can keep the sim/e-sim installed on your phone. When you return to campus in the fall, you will be able to connect to the Juice Network. If you accidentally delete the sim during the summer or get a new phone, you will be able to use the self-serve tool or contact ITS for support in re-adding the network to your phone upon your return.

The network can stay on a phone when the student is off campus as happens during a school break so the student should feel safe leaving it on their phone over Summer. However, if a student needs to re-add upon return to campus then they can use the helpful self-serve tool or contact ITS for support re-adding the network (e.g. new phone purchased, etc.)

The Juice Network is only available within specific spaces on campus. If you will not be returning to Syracuse University in the fall, the network and sim card/e-sim can be removed from your phone after you depart. If you need assistance on how to remove the Juice Network from your phone, please contact ITS for assistance.

Laptop Dongles

Returning students should keep their Juice Network dongles for use when you return to campus in the fall. However, if you do happen to misplace it over the summer, contact ITS when you return for support.

The Juice Network is only available within specific spaces on campus. If you will not be returning to Syracuse University in the fall, the dongle can be returned by dropping it off at the ITS Service Center during staffed hours.

All Sheraton students must depart no later than 12 Noon, May 8, 2024. Any requests to stay beyond that time that are approved will require the student to relocate to another location on-campus as assigned by the Housing Office. Requests to stay later than May 8, 2024, are to be made using the Stay Late Request form (available online in early April).

If you have additional questions, please review the Residential Move-out FAQ section below and/or contact your Residence Director.

If you have additional questions, please review the Residential Move-out FAQ section and/or contact: Student Living, located in the Goldstein Student Center, Suite 206, at oslsouth@syr.edu or  315.443.3893; or, Housing Meal Plan, and I.D. Card Services, located in the Goldstein Student Center, Suite 210, at housing@syr.edu or 315.443.2721.

If you would like to donate some of your belongings prior to your departure, several options are available to you. The following locations are some agencies to which you may wish to donate, however, this list is not inclusive of every location in the surrounding area.

Campus food pantries accept unopened unexpired shelf stable foods as well as small appliances, dishes, pots, pans, toiletries, and cleaning supplies. There are two pantries located on campus. Hendricks Chapel food pantry located at Hendricks Chapel and the South Campus Food Pantry located at the  Carriage House.

  • Supports the efforts of the Rescue Mission to end hunger and homelessness.
  • Located in Marshall Square Mall, 720 University Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13210.
  • 3fifteen accepts small houseware items like lamps, dishes, etc. They also accept clothes and shoes. They do not accept large furniture or bedding.

  • Their mission is to inspire youth to embrace their true identity while unleashing their inner potential.
  • Contact person: Mary Nelson, marynelson337@gmail.com, 315.422.2761.
  • Located at 2849 South Salina Street, Syracuse, NY 13205.
  • In need of school supplies and household items.

  • Their vision is to encourage and empower those in need to reach their full potential.
  • Located at 2433 Erie Blvd East, Syracuse, NY 13224.
  • 1.800.SATRUCK.
  • Tuesday - Saturday from  10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Accepts gently used, clean clothing, furniture, and household items. Learn more about how to donate items.

  • Contact: 315.428.2211.
  • 980 James Street, Syracuse NY 13203.
  • Accepting smaller household items and accessories.

You may leave for summer as soon as your academic requirements are complete. If you depart when classes/finals are in session, your academic progress may be impacted. Please consult your instructors for information regarding any intended absence from in-person instruction and/or examination(s). When you do depart campus, please ensure that you follow the instructions outlined on this page.

Syracuse University’s residential facilities remain open through the end of spring semester. Departing early is a personal choice. You are responsible for all housing-related charges through the end spring semester.

Residence hall students may pick up another envelope at their hall's main desk.

For South Campus apartment students, envelopes are available at the South Campus Housing Office, Goldstein Student Center, Room 210, or in the dropbox located outside the building.

Summer housing is different than academic year housing. It is likely that you will need to vacate your spring assignment and move to a different room/residence hall. Housing for summer is not automatic and you must apply for summer housing. Once you have applied, the Housing Office will provide you with your summer room assignment.

There is no University-provided moving assistance. You will need to seek external transportation for your belongings.

Summer Session I begins on May 20, 2024. If you have applied for and received on-campus housing for the session, you will be able to move-in on May 19. If you have concerns regarding housing during the interim week between commencement and the start of summer session I, please contact Housing at housing@syr.edu or 315.443.2721.

If you prefer to store your belongings, you are encouraged to explore short-term storage options with Lazybones. Pricing for summer storage can be found here.

Absolutely! We would be happy to answer your questions.

Residence Hall Students

If you have additional questions, please contact your Residence Director.

South Campus Apartment Students

Please contact Student Living, located in the Goldstein Student Center, Suite 206, at oslsouth@syr.edu or  315.443.3893; or, Housing Meal Plan, and I.D. Card Services, located in the Goldstein Student Center, Suite 210, at housing@syr.edu or 315.443.2721.