Moving Out and Summer Storage
- Director of Marketing, Student Affairs
It's hard to believe, but the end of the spring semester is almost here. Residence halls, apartments, and Greek housing close on Wednesday, May 15, at 12 p.m. (noon).
We hope you had a great year! All of the information you need to move out of your on-campus housing can be found here, but please feel free to email Housing Services with any questions.
Moving Out at a Glance
- Confirm a check-out date and time with your RA.
- Prepare your room for check-out.
- For Oakland residents in Fairfax, Neville, Shady Oak, and Webster, return all hard keys to the Residence on Fifth service desk.
- If you're a Greek resident, there is move-out information specific to you.
Summer Storage
Full Service Storage
Housing Services has contracted with Dorm Room Movers to provide storage services to the Carnegie Mellon community. Dorm Room Movers will send your student boxes and tape to pack. Their professional movers, who are insured and have passed a criminal background check, will pick up your student’s items, store them for the summer and deliver them back when your student returns. They also can help you ship boxes to and from campus. Dorm Room Movers has moved more than 50,000 students over the past 12 years and are Better Business Bureau A+ accredited. Visit their website to register for their service.
Full service summer storage includes:
- Boxes and tape shipped directly to you
- Pick-up and delivery by professional movers
- $100 insurance per box or unboxed item
- Climate-protected storage and 24/7 security
Local Self-Storage
There are many self-storage companies in the area and they offer a variety of services. Here are just a few of the closest options. Please note that none of the companies listed below are endorsed or vetted by the university, but are listed as a service to students and families looking for local resources.
- Compass Self-Storage- Offers climate-controlled storage in small and medium lockers and has moving trucks available for rent.
- Guardian Storage - Self-storage units and lockers available in Bloomfield and Shadyside.
- STORExpress- Self-storage units and lockers with climate controlled options and free moving truck rental.
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Beyond Self Storage - Climate-controlled storage units located in Robinson Township, Ross Township, and Mt. Lebanon