Student Housing Turn Guide: Fast, Predictable, Done Right
Turn every unit. In only a few weeks. Let’s make it happen!
Student Housing Turns are a marathon that ends in a sprint.
Months of planning and preparation lead to a few weeks to make every unit ready for the next resident.
If you're a property manager at a state university or college with student housing, the turn season speeds up planning.
When hundreds of student apartments need to be ready quickly, the difference between “welcome home” and “we’re still waiting” is a good plan. It also depends on the right products and partners you can trust to deliver on time, every time.
Key Takeaway: A good student housing turn, with the right products and timing, keeps every student apartment ready for move-in on time.
Planned Work. Not Guesswork.
Chadwell Supply’s experienced Student Turns Specialists will help you plan, order, and schedule deliveries. This way, your make-ready team members can start on time and stay on schedule. Use our easy Rapid Order Form to secure pricing, set delivery dates, and keep your turns process on track. This works for every floor plan—from studio student apartments to 4x4 campus apartments.
Turn last season’s order into a new quote—fast—with Chadwell Supply’s Rapid Order Form. Our student housing solutions help every student move stay on track across units and common areas—no guesswork.
Why are Student Housing Turns a unique challenge?
Unlike the usual multifamily “make ready” process, student turns need many apartments for college students to be cleaned and repaired. This must be done quickly for new college residents. Many of these units—90% or more—are usually pre-leased, which means failure is not an option!
Check out these resources, developed with the help of our Student Turns Experts. These tips aim to help reduce stress and increase success for student housing turns across campus housing.
What Makes Student Housing Unique?
A student turn is the fast, annual turnaround between move-out and move-in when student housing teams clean, repair, and upgrade units on a compressed timeline. Unlike conventional multifamily, student turns happen all at once—so materials, labor, and logistics must be locked weeks to months ahead of the rush.
Timing is critical. Having a partner you can rely on makes all the difference.
Searching for student housing turn companies? You’re in the right place—our specialists plan, pack, and deliver by unit or building so your crews start and finish on schedule.
Student Housing That Feels Like Home
Winning in the multifamily student housing business is not just about meeting deadlines and making quick changes. It’s also about staying competitive.
With every turn, communities are working to deliver wow-factor finishes and “prime student housing” so they can predictably:
- Maintain occupancy rates
- Encourage resident retention
- Protect NOI and increase ROI
Our Student Turns specialists help you see what you need. We plan the process, lock-in pricing, and fulfill orders when you want. This way, your student apt units and campus apartments are truly move-in ready. And, we have the products you need to create a welcoming home away from home for every resident.
Why choose Chadwell Supply for Student Turns?
- Expert help with timeline and project planning, start-to-finish—unlike generic student housing turn companies
- Predictable delivery schedules, aligned with your calendar and maintenance requests
- GL coded invoices for easier order checking and processing for any student housing company or operator
Choose Chadwell Supply for your next student housing turn. Move through turn season with less stress and fewer delays. Enjoy better outcomes for every student living community you manage.
Winter Break “Mini” Turns
Chadwell Supply is here to help with winter “mini” turns as well.
While this mid-season make ready usually means fewer flips, there’s even less time to plan, prepare, and execute.
Our team is here to support you. We will deliver the supplies you need, when and where you need them, across buildings and common areas.
Turns Planning
- Start up to 6 months in advance.
- Convert last year’s turns list to an order.
- Lock in orders and prices 60 days from delivery.
- Customize orders with pre-cut blinds and rekey options.
- View and track orders with online access.
Fulfillment
- Packed or palletized by unit or building, as requested.
- Delivered according to your pre-scheduled date.
- Industry-leading fulfillment rate.
Billing
- Single invoice capability with “Bill Complete” and “Ship Complete” options.
- Invoices pre-coded to your GL codes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a student turn (student turns meaning)?
A student turn is the rapid unit turnover window between student move-out and move-in. Teams complete cleaning, repairs, and standardized upgrades on a fixed, short timeline.
How early should I start planning a student housing turn?
Begin up to 6 months ahead. Lock in pricing at least 60 days out and finalize delivery windows 2–3 weeks before turn.
What supplies are most commonly standardized for student turns?
Patching and painting supplies, lighting kits, bulbs, plumbing fixtures (faucets/showerheads), pre-cut blinds, keys and locks, outlets/plates, alarms, and filters.
Will Chadwell Supply unit pack my orders?
Yes, ask for your orders to be packed by unit or building. Use scannable labels so crews get exactly what they need to flip that unit fast.
How does the Rapid Order Form help?
It converts last year’s usage into a pre-mapped order with SKUs, dates, and delivery windows, cutting guesswork and phone time. If you’re explaining what is student housing to new team members, it also teaches how the turns process works at scale.
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