{"584687":{"#nid":"584687","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Moving Up, Moving Out: Tips for Fall Housing Move-out","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EIt\u0026rsquo;s hard to say goodbye, but the time has almost come.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EPrepare for your move out of Tech by marking the following dates on your calendar and following these helpful\u0026nbsp;tips and tricks.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EImportant Dates \u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESaturday, Dec. 17:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStudents not living on campus during Spring 2017 must move all belongings out of their rooms\u0026nbsp;by noon and check out with a staff member.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESunday, Dec. 18:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStudents who lived on campus this semester may\u0026nbsp;switch to new Spring 2017 assignments.\u0026nbsp;All Fall 2016 graduates must move out by noon.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESunday, Jan 8:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMove-in day for new Spring 2017 students living in residence halls.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EJan. 1 \u0026ndash; 13:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThese are the final days to receive a room change for the Spring semester.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EStudents are allowed to remain on campus during semester or holiday breaks; however, dining halls are not open during these times.\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETips and Tricks\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E1. \u003Cstrong\u003EStart early\u003C\/strong\u003E. If possible, start the moveout process this week. You probably won\u0026rsquo;t have time to pack during exams, but if you wait until the last moment to begin packing you will be overwhelmed and moving out will take longer than expected. Begin organizing items and recycling or donating things you know you won\u0026rsquo;t want to keep. If you\u0026rsquo;re living with roommates, separate your belongings from theirs. Return or sell back textbooks. Start cleaning out the fridge or pantry.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E2. \u003Cstrong\u003EFind storage\u003C\/strong\u003E.\u0026nbsp;If you\u0026rsquo;re looking to store items near campus, look into a local self-storage facility. (\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.campuscarriers.com\/\u0022\u003ECampus Carriers\u003C\/a\u003E is the storage program endorsed by the Georgia Tech Department of Housing, but is only\u0026nbsp;available during summer months.)\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIf shipping any items, the closest\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/atlanta-ga-2557.theupsstorelocal.com\/\u0022\u003EUPS Store\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;is at at 541 10th Street\u0026nbsp;NW. Don\u0026rsquo;t forget cardboard boxes and tape.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E3. \u003Cstrong\u003EDonate and recycle.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;Instead of throwing out gently used clothing or leftover non-perishable food items, try donating them at a location near campus. Campus recycling drop-off locations will let you get rid of plastic bottles, mixed office paper, aluminum cans, glass, and clothing or household textiles.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.recycle.gatech.edu\/outdoor-recycling-sites\u0022\u003ERecycling Drop-Off Locations on Campus\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/372791746403607\/\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech Catholic Center Winter Donation Drive \u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/acfb.org\/\u0022\u003EAtlanta Community Food Bank\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/atlanta.satruck.org\/\u0022\u003ESalvation Army\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E4.\u003Cstrong\u003E Don\u0026rsquo;t forget cleaning supplies\u003C\/strong\u003E. Be prepared for your room inspection by stocking up on items such as Windex, Pledge furniture cleaner, toilet cleaner, disinfectant wipes, a vacuum, a mop or broom, and a feather duster, rags, or paper towels. Be sure to bring plenty of garbage bags.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E5. \u003Cstrong\u003EStay\u0026nbsp;organized\u003C\/strong\u003E.\u0026nbsp;Before the moveout day, try to make a list of items that you plan to bring with you. Then you\u0026rsquo;re guaranteed to remember everything important, even in the rush of moving out.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESee \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/edit.hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/attachments\/Fall%202016%20Move%20Out%20Info.pdf\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003Ethis flyer from Housing\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E with additional\u0026nbsp;details on the moveout process.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EPrepare for your move out of Tech by marking the following dates on your calendar and following these helpful\u0026nbsp;tips and tricks.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"It\u2019s hard to say goodbye, but the time has almost come. 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