University of Wisconsin–Madison

University Apartments Move-Out

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University Apartments Move Out

Move-out season has officially begun! We know there are many things to do when moving out. Below are a few reminders to help check off your list and hopefully bring a bit of ease as you leave the University Apartments Community.

  • If you will be vacating your apartment, then a lease termination would need to be submitted in your My UW Housing portal by following the instructions under the “Vacating your Apartment” heading on the main page. 
  • If you are remaining in the United States, be sure to visit the USPS website to change your address https://www.usps.com/ 
  • In addition, change delivery address information on personal accounts (ex: Amazon, cell phone bill, financial institutions, credit cards, delivery services, etc.) 
  • Be sure to cancel your MG&E customer service account https://www.mge.com/ 
  • Remove all personal belongings from the apartment and storage unit (see additional note below)! 
  • When you are ready to return your keys, be sure to:
    • Seal your keys inside the “Yellow Express Check-out Envelope”. Envelopes are on the left upon entering the first set of doors of the Community, next to the drop box.
    • Leave your name, apt. number and forward mailing information, where indicated, on the envelope
    • Place the envelope in the drop box on the left wall (next to the ATM).

The first set of doors is open 24 hours a day; therefore, you may return the keys anytime you are ready, no later than 8:00 a.m., the day after your lease end date. 

Note: University Apartments does not have an outlet to sell or keep unwanted furniture, clothing, or electronic items. You may not leave your items behind to donate. Any items left behind may result in property removal charges. If there are items you do not wish to take, you may try donating them. The most common donation places in Madison are:

Goodwill  https://goodwillscwi.org/ 

Vincent’s De Paul https://svdpmadison.org/

With prior notification, the agencies will make arrangements to collect the items from your home.

Goodwill https://goodwillscwi.org/donate/home-pickup/

St. Vinny’s Home Pick-up: https://svdpmadison.org/home-pickups/

For a complete list of Donation Centers, visit: https://www.cityofmadison.com/streets/programs/reuseit.cfm

For complete instructions and guidelines on moving out of your home, please use the University Apartments Move-Out Guide.

Thank you for being a part of our community. We enjoyed your time with us and send warm wishes to your next home!