Moving Checklist

Do these actions in order

1. ACTION 1Write the earliest time you can enter the new place and the latest time you must leave the old one. Confirm notice requirements using your agreement and appropriate local guidance.
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   Your next small step

   Write the earliest time you can enter the new place and the latest time you must leave the old one. Confirm notice requirements using your agreement and appropriate local guidance.

   Get ready

   Contact the person managing each property or your residence-hall office.

   • The confirmed or proposed dates and both addresses.
   • The old and new housing agreements or official move instructions.
   • A list of large items, essential items, and available help.

   Make it manageable

   1. Find the office, website, document, or person named above.
   2. Work on this one action. If it needs a response, write down who you contacted and when.
   3. Check the result below before checking off the action. Pause and ask if a requirement is unclear.

   What finished looks like

   Both addresses have confirmed access arrangements or a clearly identified gap to resolve.

   Words explained

   “Requirement” means something you must provide or do. “Deadline” means the last date or time to complete it. “Follow up” means checking what happens next after your first contact.

   What you can say

   What exact day and time can I collect keys?

   Choose a call or message script

   Where to get more help

   If the move date changes, contact both properties, transport providers, helpers, and utilities with the revised plan. Get changes confirmed in writing. If an item or charge is disputed, keep the original records and ask the responsible provider for its resolution process.

   Check an interstate move (U.S. FMCSA) · Use its mover-search and consumer guidance when moving between states.

   Set up services at the new address · Find the right provider before booking a service start.

   Prepare your first apartment · Use the move-in condition and first-night tasks for your arrival.

2. ACTION 2Ask about keys, parking, elevators, stairs, loading areas, and any booking or access rules. A moving truck is not useful if it cannot reach the building.
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   Your next small step

   Ask about keys, parking, elevators, stairs, loading areas, and any booking or access rules. A moving truck is not useful if it cannot reach the building.

   Get ready

   Contact the person managing each property or your residence-hall office.

   • The confirmed or proposed dates and both addresses.
   • The old and new housing agreements or official move instructions.
   • A list of large items, essential items, and available help.

   Make it manageable

   1. Find the office, website, document, or person named above.
   2. Work on this one action. If it needs a response, write down who you contacted and when.
   3. Check the result below before checking off the action. Pause and ask if a requirement is unclear.

   What finished looks like

   Both addresses have confirmed access arrangements or a clearly identified gap to resolve.

   Words explained

   “Requirement” means something you must provide or do. “Deadline” means the last date or time to complete it. “Follow up” means checking what happens next after your first contact.

   What you can say

   What exact day and time can I collect keys?

   Choose a call or message script

   Where to get more help

   If the move date changes, contact both properties, transport providers, helpers, and utilities with the revised plan. Get changes confirmed in writing. If an item or charge is disputed, keep the original records and ask the responsible provider for its resolution process.

   Check an interstate move (U.S. FMCSA) · Use its mover-search and consumer guidance when moving between states.

   Set up services at the new address · Find the right provider before booking a service start.

   Prepare your first apartment · Use the move-in condition and first-night tasks for your arrival.

3. ACTION 3If there is a gap between access dates, arrange where you and your belongings will safely stay. Label tentative arrangements “pending” until the responsible person confirms them.
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   Your next small step

   If there is a gap between access dates, arrange where you and your belongings will safely stay. Label tentative arrangements “pending” until the responsible person confirms them.

   Get ready

   Contact the person managing each property or your residence-hall office.

   • The confirmed or proposed dates and both addresses.
   • The old and new housing agreements or official move instructions.
   • A list of large items, essential items, and available help.

   Make it manageable

   1. Find the office, website, document, or person named above.
   2. Work on this one action. If it needs a response, write down who you contacted and when.
   3. Check the result below before checking off the action. Pause and ask if a requirement is unclear.

   What finished looks like

   Both addresses have confirmed access arrangements or a clearly identified gap to resolve.

   Words explained

   “Requirement” means something you must provide or do. “Deadline” means the last date or time to complete it. “Follow up” means checking what happens next after your first contact.

   What you can say

   What exact day and time can I collect keys?

   Choose a call or message script

   Where to get more help

   If the move date changes, contact both properties, transport providers, helpers, and utilities with the revised plan. Get changes confirmed in writing. If an item or charge is disputed, keep the original records and ask the responsible provider for its resolution process.

   Check an interstate move (U.S. FMCSA) · Use its mover-search and consumer guidance when moving between states.

   Set up services at the new address · Find the right provider before booking a service start.

   Prepare your first apartment · Use the move-in condition and first-night tasks for your arrival.

You are ready to move on whenBoth addresses have confirmed access arrangements or a clearly identified gap to resolve.