Q: What does being a RA entail?
A: Check out the RA position description!

Q: How much do RAs get paid?
A: RAs receive annual compensation of a $2,758 room subsidy and a $3,000 stipend. In addition, RAs receive a stipend for the training conducted prior to classes starting fall term. They receive staff t-shirts, continuous leadership training throughout the year, leadership recognition, and funding toward their hall staff development activities.

Q: How do I apply to be a RA?
A: Potential applicants must complete an RA Application. Each applicant will participate in two group process activities as well as two individual interviews the second week of spring term on one of our three interview days. The interviews take approximately three hours. If you plan to be gone spring term, submit your application and contact the Residential Life Office by February 11 so that we may set up interviews for you this term.

Q: When I apply to be an RA, can I specify which floor I want? When do I find out about RA placement?
A: Each RA application has an area in which you can indicate a preference for where you would like to be placed (hall or house, sub-free, single-sex, etc.). Candidates who are hired will learn of their placement when the job is offered.

Q:How can I find out about changes in the position?
A: You can learn about changes by attending an informational session. See the RA Selection Calendar.

Q: Can an RA have a roommate?
A: RAs can choose to have one roommate. RAs living in rooms with an adjoining bathroom may choose to draw in their suitemates. Townhouse RAs may have two to four roommates depending on where they are assigned. RAs who are planning to go on an off-campus studies program one or two terms should not have a roommate.

Q: Do you have a question not answered here?
A: Ask Res Life and they will respond shortly.