West Lafayette, Indiana

Purdue University move-out checklist for student housing.

Spring move-out lands in early May once finals wrap. Photograph each empty room to match your move-in set from August.

Where students live near Purdue University

traditional hallssuite-style hallsapartment-style hallsliving-learning communitiesoff-campus by-the-bed apartments

On-campus housing

Earhart Hall traditional, shared-corridor
Cary Quadrangle traditional, shared-corridor
Hillenbrand Hall suite-style
First Street Towers apartment-style
Honors College and Residences living-learning community

Off-campus areas

New Chauncey — Walkable older houses just east of campus; document original woodwork, floors, and dated fixtures room by room.
Chauncey Village — Student blocks around State Street and Chauncey Hill; capture furnished items and shared common areas before unpacking.
State Street corridor — Newer purpose-built apartments along State Street; photograph your bedroom and bathroom in full since units lease by the bed.
Hills and Dales — Quieter streets north across Northwestern Avenue with rental houses; record yards, basements, and appliance condition on arrival.

What to document near Purdue University

Off-campus near Purdue University — in areas like New Chauncey and Chauncey Village, units are commonly leased by the bed, so photograph your own bedroom and bathroom in full and keep separate, timestamped wide shots of the shared kitchen, living room, and bathrooms.

Because most off-campus units here come furnished, record each provided piece on its own — desk and chair, bed frame and mattress, dresser, and any couch or table — so the move-in condition of every included item is on file.

West Lafayette winters bring snow and road salt, so document entryways and flooring near doors where tracked-in slush and salt residue tend to show.

Purdue University move-out week

Clear the room so floors, closets, and surfaces are visible before you photograph.
Walk every room in the same order you used at move-in, matching each photo.
Pay extra attention to floors near doors where winter salt and slush leave marks.
Capture the final empty-room state, then hand in keys and check out.

Purdue University move-out photo checklist

Photograph your own bedroom and bathroom after packing, kept separate from shared spaces.
Capture wide room photos first, then close-ups of changed or repaired areas.
Record every included furniture piece on its own — desk, bed frame and mattress, dresser, and any couch or table.
Document cleaning condition, keys, windows, doors, fixtures, and floors.
Save the final record before checkout appointments, elevator windows, or travel.

Common questions

What should Purdue University students photograph before moving out?

Photograph each room after packing, then close-ups of your bedroom, bathroom, the furnished items that came with the unit, cleaning condition, and any changed areas. Whether you are leaving a hall like Earhart Hall and Cary Quadrangle or an off-campus place in New Chauncey, keep your own room separate from shared spaces.

When do Purdue University leases and residence halls close?

Move-out is generally around early May. On-campus residence halls commonly close within about a day of your last final, so plan your photos before checkout.

What local conditions should West Lafayette students watch for in move-out photos?

West Lafayette winters bring snow and road salt, so document entryways and flooring near doors where tracked-in slush and salt residue tend to show.

Is this legal advice?

No. This checklist is a documentation aid. Follow your lease, housing-office process, landlord instructions, or qualified guidance for legal questions.

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