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 2026-2027 academic year opens on November 1st! To become a Resident Assistant, you will need to complete the steps listed below:

  1. Attend an Info Session (Recommended)
  2. Complete the RA Application (Required)
  3. Attend RA Interview Orientation (Recommended)
  4. Attend Interview Weekend (Required)

More information about each step is listed below. If you are unable to attend interview weekend, have question, concerns, or time conflicts please contact Emily Paradise.

 

Event 

Date 

Time and Location 

RA Application Opens  

November 1st, 2025 

Application Link 

RA Information Session 1 

November 13, 2025

6:00 pm, THC 305 

RA Information Session 2 

January 16, 2026 

3:00pm, THC 305

RA Information Session 3 

January 22, 2026

6:00 pm, THC 305 

Application Materials Due 

January 25, 2026 

11:59 pm  

RA Interview Orientation 

February 6, 2026

Invite Only (Information Sent to Candidates) 

RA Interview Weekend 

(Mandatory for All Candidates)

February 14, 2026 

Time - by assigned appointment only

Location: RLH Office (Lakeview Hall)  

If you have a conflict with this date, you must contact us at Emily Paradise by January 25, 2026 at 5pm. 

RA Position Offers  

February 18, 2026

Will be sent to your Richmond email

RA Position Acceptances/Declinations Due 

February 20, 2026

11:59pm via form provided in Offer Letter 

ALL RAs MUST PAY THEIR HOUSING DEPOSIT 

TBD  

5:00 pm via BannerWeb 

RA Roommate/Suitemate Request Forms Due 

March 4, 2026 

11:59pm via form provided in Offer Letter 

WELL 200 - Resident Assistant: Intro to Residence Life (RA Class) 

March TBD (takes place post Spring Break) 

Location TBA

If offered a position, your class will be in person.

If offer an alternate position, your class will be asynchronous.