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Housing & Residence Life invites applications for Resident Advisor (RA) positions in the coming academic year during the fall term.
2026-2027 Resident Advisor Selection Key Dates
- Application opens
Monday, September 15, 2025, noon
- Application deadline
Friday, October 3, 2025 (at 11:59 p.m.)
- Group interviews
Saturday, October 25 and Sunday, October 26, 2025, 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
- Make-up group interviews
Friday, October 31, 2025, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
- General individual interviews
Sunday, November 9, 2025, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
(by invitation only)
- Make-up individual interviews
Specialized individual interviews (residential colleges and language houses)
Saturday, November 15, 2025, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
(by invitation only)
2026-2027 Resident Advisor Selection Information Sessions
All those with questions or who are interested in applying to the program are encouraged to attend information sessions to learn more!
Wednesday, September 10, 7-8 p.m.
Ridley G006
Friday, September 12, 4-5 p.m.
Monroe 110
Tuesday, September 16, 5-6 p.m.
Mechanical Engineering 339
Thursday, September 18, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Warner 104
Monday, September 22, 7-8 p.m.
Residential Colleges Session
Brown College, Monroe Hill House
Wednesday, September 24, 6-7 p.m.
New Cabell 132
Sunday, September 28, 3-4 p.m.
Student Health and Wellness 100A
Monday, September 29, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Student Health and Wellness 101B
Thursday, October 2, 7-8 p.m.
Warner 104
Selections Application Assistance
RA Impact on Financial Aid with Student Financial Services
Friday, September 19, 1-2 p.m. (Zoom)
Written Application Workshops with the UVA Writing Center
Tuesday, September 23, TBD | TBD
Wednesday, October 1, TBD | TBD
Acing the Group Interview
Friday, October 17, 5-6 p.m. | Ridley G004
Thursday, October 23, 6-7 p.m. | Ridley G004
Acing the Individual Interview with the Career Center
Wednesday, November 5, TBD | TBD
Have questions?
See answers to common questions about being an RA at our Resident Advisor FAQ. If you have additional questions, please email selections@virginia.edu. Also follow UVA Resident Staff on Instagram to keep in touch!
The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Students with a disability who desire accommodation in the Resident Advisor application process should email selections@virginia.edu.