Cypress is an independent storage facility, not affiliated with or endorsed by ULM. Use ULM's official instructions for your housing checkout and this guide to plan any separate storage rental.
Start with your ULM checkout
ULM's official checkout instructions require a staff appointment, an emptied and cleaned room, and keys returned directly to staff. Confirm the deadline for your residence and term, including any approved housing exception. The page currently includes spring 2026 dates; use your current housing instructions for a future move.
ULM's housing FAQ says university provided furniture must remain in the room. Separate your own furniture and belongings before estimating storage space. Official sources reviewed 7 September 2026.
Make a plan for the gap between homes
- Write down the actual dates. Note your housing checkout, when you can load, and when your next room or apartment is available. A few weeks of storage can still include a full final rental month.
- Divide your belongings. Decide what goes home, what you will donate or sell, and what needs storage. Keep documents, medication and items needed during the break with you.
- Check storage suitability.Read the manufacturer's instructions for sensitive items. Cypress units do not regulate temperature or humidity.
- Measure the load. List furniture dimensions and box counts. Check door clearance for bulky items before paying.
- Plan both trips. Compare the full storage cost plus loading and transport with taking the belongings home. Choose based on your route, dates and load.
Check the trip from your residence
ULM is in Monroe, and Cypress is across the Ouachita River in West Monroe. Check driving directions from ULM to Cypress and adjust the starting point to your building. Plan for traffic, loading time and a return trip if you still need to clean your room or hand back keys. Compare access and storage type as well as distance.
Choose the storage type before the size
Every Cypress unit is ground level with a roll up door and drive up access. This may suit a load you want to move directly from a vehicle. Ask us about access for your planned vehicle and any large item before booking. Arrange transport and loading help separately from the unit rental.
Outdoor storage can expose belongings to temperature and humidity changes. Packing and protective covers do not provide climate control or guarantee preservation. If your items require a controlled environment, read our climate storage guide before choosing a facility.
Size the belongings you actually own
Use these approximate floor areas as starting points. Furniture shape, safe stacking and space to retrieve items affect fit. A room count is not a measurement. Our unit size guide has more examples.
Compare student storage sizes
- Check 5x10 units, approximately 50 sq ft. Start here for boxes and a limited furniture load after removing university owned furniture from your list.
- Check 10x10 units, approximately 100 sq ft. Compare this footprint for more furniture or a larger combined load.
- Check 10x20 units, approximately 200 sq ft. Consider this for a larger apartment load if the smaller options do not fit your measured items.
- Check 10x30 units, approximately 300 sq ft. Review this option for a substantial household load, allowing room to reach what you need.
Size links show matching current inventory. They do not hold a unit or guarantee fit. If roommates want to combine belongings, confirm the rental, access and coverage requirements with us first.
Budget for the full rental and first visit
- Check the current monthly rent and any active promotion for the selected unit. Availability and prices can change until confirmed.
- There is no security deposit. A one time $20 admin fee applies. Coverage for stored belongings is required through a protection plan or verified proof of your own policy. Review the full quote before payment.
- Rentals are month to month. Give at least 3 days written notice under your agreement. The final month is not prorated or refunded.
- Before visiting, complete payment, the signed lease and required coverage, then confirm that your gate code is active. Active tenants have 24/7 gated access.
The storage cost guide explains pricing, and the first visit guide shows the facility and move in steps.
ULM student storage FAQ
Is Cypress Mini Storage on the ULM campus?
No. Cypress Mini Storage is an independent facility at 4601 Cypress St in West Monroe, across the Ouachita River from ULM in Monroe. We are not affiliated with or endorsed by ULM. Check a current driving route from your residence before choosing storage; travel time depends on your starting point and traffic.
Should I include university furniture in my storage plan?
No. ULM says university provided furniture must stay in the room. Plan space for the belongings you own and are taking with you. Check the official housing FAQ and your residence instructions before moving furniture.
What size storage unit should a ULM student choose?
Start with an item list and measurements. A 5x10 unit provides approximately 50 sq ft and may suit boxes and a limited furniture load. A 10x10 provides approximately 100 sq ft for a larger load. These are planning examples, not fit guarantees. Allow for safe stacking, door clearance and space to reach belongings, then check actual availability.
Can roommates combine their belongings in 1 unit?
Before combining belongings, ask us to confirm the rental agreement, authorized access and coverage requirements. Compare the actual combined load and quoted cost with separate units. Agree who is responsible for payment, moving items and ending the rental. Do not assume that sharing a unit or gate code is permitted or that a larger unit will cost less.
Are Cypress student storage units climate controlled?
No. All Cypress units are outdoor, ground level drive up storage. Check the storage requirements for your books, electronics, furniture and other items before booking. Packing does not control temperature or humidity. Choose climate controlled or specialist storage if your belongings need it.
Can I rent for a summer break or a gap between leases?
Rentals are month to month, with no security deposit. Coverage for stored belongings is required through a protection plan or verified proof of your own policy, and there is a one time $20 admin fee. Check the current unit quote and any promotion before payment. Give at least 3 days written notice to end the tenancy under your agreement; the final month is not prorated or refunded.
Check the unit that fits your plan
Compare current availability and pricing. Confirm active access before your first visit.