Things to do before you leave

It’s the end of term, meaning it’s time to say goodbye. To help, we’ve put together a handy checklist to ensure you don’t forget anything.

Please note: Some of these actions are compulsory and part of your accommodation contract

Living in partner accommodation? Make sure to follow any of their additional rules before you move out and always leave your room as you found it.

Leaving your space clean and presentable

Bedroom

Vacuum floor
Empty and clean all your wardrobes, cupboards and drawers
Remove all posters, stickers, Blu Tack, and sticky tape from the walls and doors
Ensure all rubbish has been removed and disposed of correctly
Switch off the light and heater
Close the lock your window
Lock your room door

Kitchen

Empty all cupboards and drawers
Remove all rubbish and glass bottles, disposing of them correctly
Remove all food from the fridge and freezer and dispose of it correctly. If you have non-perishable, unopened food, please see ‘Unwanted items’ below
Wipe kitchen surfaces and mop the floor

Additional things to do

Please ensure the rest of your flat, including any bathrooms/toilets are cleaned and that all rubbish is removed
Any unopened post in the hallway can be handed in to reception. Please remember to change your address when purchasing anything online, as we are unable to store any post. You can do this through the Royal Mail website
If you have a bike, please ensure it is removed from the bike stores as we are unable to store it. Any bikes left will be removed over the summer and disposed of.

Please remember to checkout via the Express Checkout tab in the Accommodation Portal.

Unwanted items

Please leave your room empty. If you can't take everything home with you, or simply haven’t got the space, then donate them. Look out for Pack-and-Pass Days for donating any unwanted clothes, shoes, accessories, books, kitchen utensils, DVDs, or small electrical items. You'll also find British Heart Foundation donation bins at the following places:

The Vale – Maple Bank car park, Shackleton reception and Tennis Court car park
Selly Oak Village – Jarratt Hall Courtyard
Pritchatts Park Village – Lower car park

Please note that the BHF cannot accept duvets, pillows, hangers, or broken items.

You can also do your bit to reduce food waste by donating any in-date, unopened and non-perishable food to Birmingham Food Bank. These items can be dropped off at Shackleton and Jarratt Hall receptions.

If you live at Pritchatts Park, you can donate to the Community Pantry instead.

Community Pantry donation locations

Storage

We are unable to store any belongings for you over the summer. However, we work with LOVESPACE, a company that will collect your belongings directly from your accommodation and store it for as long as you need them to, to offer you an easy storage solution. LOVESPACE will deliver your belongings back to you at any UK address.

Find out more about LOVESPACE