Resident Advisor Selection Process

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Housing & Residence Life invites applications for Resident Advisor (RA) positions in the coming academic year during the fall term.  

2027-2028 Resident Advisor Selection Key Dates

• Application opens  
  Tuesday, September 8, 2026, noon  
   
• Application deadline  
  Monday, September 28, 2026 (at 11:59 p.m.)  
   
• Group interviews  
  Saturday, October 17 and Sunday, October 18, 2026, 8 a.m.-7 p.m.  
   
• Make-up group interviews  
  Friday, October 23, 2026, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.  
   
• General individual interviews  
  Sunday, November 15, 2026, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.  
  (by invitation only)  
   
• Make-up individual interviews  
  Friday, November 20, 2026, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.  
  (by invitation only)
   
• Specialized individual interviews (residential colleges and language houses)  
  Sunday, November 22, 2026, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.  
  (by invitation only)

2027-2028 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!

Tuesday, September 1, 7-8 p.m.
New Cabell 485

Thursday, September 3, 4-5 p.m.
Monroe 118

Monday, September 7, 5-6 p.m.
Mechanical Engineering 205

Wednesday, September 9, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Nau 101

Tuesday, September 15, 6-7 p.m.
New Cabell 485

Friday, September 18, 3-4 p.m.
Nau 211

Monday, September 21, 7-8 p.m.
Residential Colleges Info Session
IRC Munford Klassroom

Wednesday, September 23, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Olson 001

Friday, September 25, 2-3 p.m.
Minor 125

Selections Application Assistance

RA Impact on Financial Aid with Student Financial Services  
Thursday, September 17, 4-5 p.m. (Zoom)

Written Application Workshops  
Wednesday, September 16, 6-7 p.m.  |  New Cabell 268  
Tuesday, September 22, 6-7 p.m.  |  Chem 204

Acing the Group Interview  
Monday, October 12, 6-7 p.m.  |  Gilmer 390 
Thursday, October 15, 5-6 p.m.  |  Minor 125

Acing the Individual Interview 
Wednesday, November 4, 6:30-7:30 p.m.  |  Minor 125

Have questions?

See answers to common questions about being an RA at our Resident Advisor FAQ. If you have additional questions, please email [email protected]. 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 [email protected].