Interested in being an RA?
We invite you to do something ExtRAordinary and apply to become an RA! The application to become a Resident Assistant for the 2027-2028 academic year opens on November 1st! To become a Resident Assistant, you will need to complete the steps listed below:
- Attend an Info Session (Required)
- Complete the RA Application (Required)
- Attend RA Interview Orientation (Recommended)
- Attend Interview Weekend (Required)
More information about each step is listed below. If you are unable to complete any of the steps listed above or have any question about the process, please contact the Coordinator for Training & Development, Kaleb Loomis.
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Event |
Date |
Time and Location |
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RA Application Opens |
November 1, 2026 |
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RA Information Session 1 |
November 17, 2026 |
6:00 PM, THC 305 |
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RA Information Session 2 |
January 19, 2027 |
6:00 PM, THC 305 |
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RA Information Session 3 |
January 25, 2027 |
6:00 PM, THC 305 |
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Application Close |
January 29, 2027 |
11:59 PM |
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RA Interview Orientation |
February 5, 2027 |
Invite Only (Information sent out to candidates) |
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RA Interview Week (Mandatory for All Candidates) |
February 8-12, 2027 |
Candidates will sign up for interview timeslots after applications close. |
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RA Position Offers (via email) |
February 19, 2027 |
N/A |
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RA Position Acceptances/Declinations Due |
February 21, 2027 |
11:59 PM via form included in Offer Letter |
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All RAs Must Pay Their Housing Deposit |
March 5, 2027 |
5:00 PM via BannerWeb |
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Sign Housing Contract for the Following Academic Year |
March 5, 2027 |
11:59 PM via Returning Student Selection Application in StarRez Portal |
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RA Roommate/Suitemate Request Forms Due |
March 5, 2027 |
11:59 PM via form included in Offer Letter |
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WELL 200 - Resident Assistant: Intro to Residence Life (RA Class) |
March TBD (Begins after Spring Break) |
Selected applicants and alternates must complete this course. This course can be counted towards your Well 101 requirement. |