Departing the Institute

The following steps will ensure your smooth departure from the Institute:

1. Clean the apartment thoroughly. Remove all food items from the refrigerator and kitchen cupboards and do not leave them in the apartment. Discard garbage, and remove all dishes/appliances which you acquired during your stay.
2. Settle your final housing accounts at the Cashier's office, Room #107, Stone Building, or with Mrs. Sara Vaknin at ext. 2143.
3. Return all books and library cards.
4. If you have an Institute car sticker, remove it from the car and return it to the security office at the main entrance.
5. Leave a forwarding address with our department, or with your host department.
6. Close your bank accounts, and make sure all outstanding checks have been cleared. One week beforehand, inform your bank of your imminent departure.
7. Cancel all bank orders.
8. Cancel your Israeli credit card.
9. Cancel your newspaper, magazine, cable TV subscriptions, and pay your bills.
10. Terminate your local health plan membership.
11. Leave your apartment key and Institute ID card at the main gate in an envelope addressed to the Office of Visiting Scientists (VSO).