Move-Out

Below you will find important information regarding moving out of your home on the Johns Hopkins University campus.

Spring 2026 Move-Out

The residence halls will close at 12 p.m. on Thursday, May 14, 2026.

All students are required to move out of the residence halls within 24 hours of their last final exam or by 12 p.m. on Thursday, May 14, 2026 whichever comes first.

By this time, all students must vacate the residence halls, leaving their rooms and suites clean and empty. THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS TO THIS DATE AND TIME. J-Cards will be deactivated, and anyone found in their rooms after 12 p.m. on May 14, 2026 will be assessed a fine of $125.

Students should start preparing for moving out of their residence hall as soon as possible. Before departing, all students are required to return their housing assignment and mailbox keys.

Failure to follow the steps below and failure to return housing assignment and mailbox keys, may incur improper checkout and lock fees to students’ accounts.