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:
- Attend an Info Session (Recommended)
- 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 attend Interview Weekend, have questions, concerns, or time conflicts, please contact Emily Paradise.
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Event |
Date |
Time and Location |
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RA Application Opens |
November 1, 2025 |
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RA Information Session 1 |
November 13, 2025 |
6:00 PM, THC 305 |
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RA Information Session 2 |
January 16, 2026 |
3:00 PM, THC 305 |
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RA Information Session 3 |
January 22, 2026 |
6:00 PM, THC 305 |
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Application Materials Due |
January 25, 2026 |
11:59 PM |
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RA Interview Orientation |
February 6, 2026 |
Invite Only (Information Sent to Candidates) |
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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 Emily Paradise by January 25, 2026, at 5 PM. |
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RA Position Offers |
February 18, 2026 |
Will be sent to your Richmond email |
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RA Position Acceptances/Declinations Due |
February 20, 2026 |
11:59 PM via form provided in Offer Letter |
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All RAs Must Pay Their Housing Deposit |
March 4, 2026 |
5:00 PM via BannerWeb |
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RA Roommate/Suitemate Request Forms Due |
March 4, 2026 |
11:59 PM via form provided in Offer Letter |
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Sign Housing Contract for the Following Academic Year |
March 11, 2026 |
11:59 PM via Returning Student Selection Application in StarRez Portal |
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WELL 200 - Resident Assistant: Intro to Residence Life (RA Class) *This course can be counted as your Well 101 requirement |
March TBD (takes place post Spring Break) |
Location TBA If offered a position, your class will be in person. If offered an alternate position, your class will be asynchronous. |