Residential Properties
Residential Properties
Residential Properties is responsible for Garden Apartments and all UD owned houses in the Student Neighborhoods. This includes move in and move out property processes and door access.
Move In and Move Out
- Early Pickup
The policy for Early Arrival can be found at Residential Services. - Key Pickup
Pick up your key from 461 Kiefaber. Notification will be sent via email regarding key pickup or you may contact Housing and Residence Life at 937-229-3317. - Cleaning
If vacant for the summer, all University properties are cleaned prior to student arrival for the Fall term.
If a property was occupied during the summer, an "occupied" cleaning is performed late July or August.
Please contact us if upon your arrival you are not satisfied with the condition of your assigned residence. Requests must be made within 72 hours of your arrival. - Room Condition
Inventory of all University-owned property will be conducted July through September during the hours of 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m., Monday - Friday.
The Housing Condition Form must be completed by each student at the time of arrival to campus.
Visit Residential Life to view your Housing Profile.
Report discrepancies or accept the condition form.
- Extended Stay
The policy for Extended Stay can be found at Student Development - Non-Graduating Residents
Students who are not graduating must depart and return all keys within 24 hours after their final examinations. Refer to your Closing Letter for actual vacate dates. - Key Return
All keys must be returned to 461 Kiefaber. - What to Take
All personal belongings must be removed from the house/apartment. Houses may not be used for storage. The University is not responsible for any personal property left in houses.
Clean-up crews are scheduled to clean out houses as soon as they are vacated. Any items left in houses will be removed. Removal charges will be assessed for removal of any non-University items (i.e. sofas, chairs, boxes, trash, posters, food items, dishes, etc.). - Personal Storage
The University is not responsible for student personal property of student residents. Please be sure to take your belongings with you when you depart.
Should you need to ship personal items, please contact either the UD Bookstore or another local shipping company. Local Storage companies are also available for storage of personal belongings. You may look in the phone book for local storage companies. - Inspections
Houses will be inspected in May to assess any damages, furnishing inventory and cleanliness. Letters will be sent to each resident detailing charges to their accounts prior to June 8 of the current year.
The following should be done prior to departure:- Clean house, including bathroom and bedrooms.
- Empty and clean all drawers, closets and cabinets.
- Clean the refrigerator. Turn the temperature to the lowest setting but leave the refrigerator on.
- Clean the stove completely.
- Return all furniture to the original position at the time of your arrival (i.e. bedroom furniture to the bedroom, etc.).
- Vacuum carpet thoroughly.
- Remove all trash from the entire house.
- Lock all windows and doors.
- Keep the window shades up.
- Turn off all faucets.
- Turn off all lights.
- Turn thermostat to lowest setting.
- Return University phones to their location at the time of your arrival.
Students will be notified by email when the application process for graduation lots is available.
Door Access and Lockshop Services
The University of Dayton Door Access and Lockshop Services department maintains efficient and effective operation of door locking hardware across campus to provide a safe and secure environment for University personnel and the public. We install, service, rekey and maintain door locks, exit devices and electronic locking devices on University buildings. In addition, we oversee the campus-wide keyless access control system.
Hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Door Access and Lockshop Contact Information
Andy Rowe, Manager
Associate Director of Door Access and Lockshop Services
937-229-3769
Door Access and Lockshop FAQ
Residential Facilities Contact Information
Brandon Rux
Assistant Vice President Operations and Maintenance
937-229-3769
Judy Caruso
Director Operations and Maintenance
937-229-3769