University of Wisconsin–Madison

University Apartments Move-Out Reminders

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Leases are ending and residents are leaving! We know there are many things to do when moving out. Here are a few reminders we hope will help bring a bit of ease as you leave the University Apartments Community.

  • Be sure to cancel your MG&E customer service account https://www.mge.com/
  • 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, be sure to change delivery address information on personal accounts (ex: Amazon, cell phone bill, financial institutions, credit cards, delivery services, etc.)
  • Remove all personal belongings from the apartment and storage unit
  • 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 wall 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 little library).

The first set of doors are open 24 hours of the 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

Discarding Large Items

Any property you’d like to discard, please be sure to use the trash and recycle bins properly. If you have large furniture items, bikes, old Christmas trees, they are to be placed on the ground, in front of the trash bins. Please DO NOT place these items inside the bins.

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!