Before you leave town: End-of-year reminders
With many students planning to leave campus and 51³Ô¹ÏÍø at the end of the semester, here are some tips and general reminders.Ìý

Donate items you no longer needÂ
As you prepare for your move, consider donating items you cannot store or take with you. This reduces what may end up in a landfill and gives your items a second life.
Donation locations for on-campus residents will be available at the residence halls to collect clothing, unopened non-perishable foods, books, personal care products and more.
If you live off campus, come to the CU in the Neighborhood: Hill Move Out  drop-off locations to get rid of hard-to-recycle items like furniture, mattresses, electronics and more. This is a partnership between the E-Center, Off Campus Housing & Neighborhood Relations and the city of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø.
- Drop-off dates: May 11-14
- Drop-off locations:
- 11th Street and Pennsylvania Ave.
- 13th Street and Euclid Ave.
- 15th Street and Euclid Ave.
- 10th Street and College Ave.
- Aurora Ave. and 12th Street
There are also various locations in 51³Ô¹ÏÍø where you can donate usable items in good condition.
°Õ³ó±ðÌýFolsom and TLC bike stations will accept bike donations. Donated bikes will be refurbished and sold at the annual Bike Sale in the fall.Ìý
Store items
- Summer storage is available for students at the campus .
- The CU Bike Program can store your bike for $20 over the summer.Ìý
Reminders for on-campus residentsÂ
- All resident contracts expire on May 8 at 10 a.m. for residence halls, Bear Creek and Weber Hall. You must complete a summer housing application to be eligible for summer housing.
- Students should return their room to the original move-in condition before moving out. Follow the steps outlined in the cleaning checklist to minimize any damage charges.
- Dispose of all recycling and trash in the appropriate receptacles outside your hall.
- Check out summer storage options.
- Return your mailbox key to your assigned UPS Store location.
- Learn more about on-campus move-out information.Ìý
Reminders for off-campus residentsÂ
- If you are moving out, remember to properly dispose of any items you are getting rid of. Large items will not be picked up with regular trash, and disposing of electronics in a landfill is illegal.
- Off-Campus Housing & Neighborhood Relations (OCHNR) and the Environmental Center have resources on how to recycle or donate electronics, mattresses, clothing, small appliances and other hard-to-dispose-of materials.
- If you are leaving 51³Ô¹ÏÍø for the summer, post your sublet or create a roommate profile on , CU’s rental database.
- Sublease agreements are available from OCHNR. If you have legal concerns about subleasing, you can schedule an appointment with an attorney through OCHNR for free legal advice.ÌýStudent Legal Services (SLS) also provides free lease reviews. SLS can be reached by visiting UMC 311 or calling 303-492-6813.
- If you will be gone for an extended period, ask a friend or neighbor to watch your property and consider while you are away. Consider setting your lights on a timer, lock all doors and windows and make sure your valuables are not visible from the outside.
- Protect your property from a possible flooding situation. If you live in a flood-prone area or a basement apartment, remember to remove items from the floor before you leave.Ìý
- 51³Ô¹ÏÍø has enacted a bear ordinance requiring all residents west of Broadway to keep their trash secured in bear-resistant containers or enclosed areas. If you are subletting this summer, properly secure your trash.
- If you are still looking for fall housing, search ´Ç°ùÌýconnect with OCHNR for a list of property management companies and apartment complexes.