The Residence Halls close for the Spring 2025 term on Wednesday, May 21. All students are expected to check out of their Residence Hall by this date. Students not approved for Summer Housing or Extended Stay must check out of the residence halls 24-hours after their last final exam.
Extended Stay Request Application
- Complete via the housing portal via SIS.
- Requests are not approved beyond Sunday, May 25 at 1:00 p.m.
- Nightly charges (May 21 – May 24) apply for students who do not meet the below criteria but are provided extended stay approval.
- Current Rate is $20.00 per night.
- Charges will not be applied to students who are participating in approved end-of-year programs, finishing their athletic season, or staying on-campus for an approved College Program.
- Students who wish to request an Extended Stay Exemption for a longer stay (May 25 – May 31; check-out on June 1) should complete the Guest Housing Application.
*No Request/Submission is Approved unless received in writing by Residence Life

Summer Housing
Summer Housing is provided to any student who is participating in summer classes, research, or on-campus programming; or for students who are enrolled in Fall 2025 classes at an additional cost. If you need Summer Housing, please fill out the Summer 2025 Housing Application on SIS.

Floor Meetings
Attend your RA’s Closing Floor Meeting!
Floor Meetings will be held between May 1 and May 11. Attending your floor meeting is required so that you can learn about Residence Hall Closing, Storage, and ask any questions that you may have. Speak with your RA to find out your exact Floor Meeting time.
Check Out Procedures

Before your check-out appointment, students are required to complete all tasks listed in each section on the right. Following this checklist ensures a smooth and efficient check-out process and helps avoid unnecessary charges or delays. You can also learn more by following the link below.

Graduating Seniors
Congratulations! We are very excited to celebrate your graduation with you! Please see the details below regarding your graduation and check out of the Residence Halls.
- Graduating Seniors do not need to sign up for extended stay (it’s okay if you did!). We will work with all seniors to make sure that they have access to their Residence Hall through Commencement.
- Please sign up for a checkout date on May 24 or May 25 using the appropriate link at the bottom of this webpage. Our Residence Life staff will work with you to check you out of your room after your commencement!
- All Seniors must be checked out of their Housing Assignment by 1:00 PM on Sunday, May 25.
International Seniors on an F-1 Visa: Please See the Important Dates Below Regarding Your Graduation
Tuesday, May 20 |
Last day you can work on-campus |
Thursday, May 22 |
Student account must be paid in full to receive your diploma |
Wednesday, July 30 |
U.S. Health Insurance through St. Olaf College ends |
Wednesday, July 30 |
SEVIS Grace Period Ends. Students must:
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Check-Out Sign Up
Please Note: Informal Check-Out is not permitted for Spring Closing.
PRE CHECK-OUT
Students who check out between 11:00 p.m. – 8:00 a.m.
- Request a Pre Check-out with your Area Coordinator (AC) at minimum 72-hours before departure. The AC will provide you the next steps for a walk-through of your room for damages. You are permitted to appeal any damage charges.
- Keys must be dropped off at the 24/7 key drop-off at Ytterboe Front Entrance (1st Floor) Vestibule.
FORMAL CHECK-OUT
- Students not approved for Summer Housing or Extended Stay must sign up for a check out time within 24-hours after their last final.
- Any changes to your check out time must be made 24-hours before your scheduled check out. Students who do not give 24-hours notice may be charged an improper check out fee.
- Please follow the link below to sign up for a check out time in your Residence Hall.
Check-Out Schedule Live April, 15th.
Sign-up for a check-out date and time, May 15-21, May 24-25

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