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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.
 


2025-2026 Resident Advisor Selection Key Dates

  • Application opens
    Monday, September 9, 2024
     
  • Application deadline
    Friday, October 4, 2024 (at 12:00 noon)
     
  • Extended application deadline
    Tuesday, October 8, 2024 (at 5 p.m.)
     
  • Group interviews
    Saturday, October 19 and Sunday, October 20, 2024, 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
     
  • Make-up group interviews
    Friday, October 25, 2024, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
     
  • General individual interviews
    Sunday, November 10, 2024, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
    (by invitation only)
     
  • Make-up individual interviews
    Specialized individual interviews (residential colleges and language houses)
    Saturday, November 16, 2024, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
    (by invitation only)

 


2025-2026 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!

Monday, September 2, 4-5 p.m.
Dell Building #1, Room 105

Wednesday, September 4, 7-8 p.m.
New Cabell 309

Friday, September 6, 6-7 p.m.
Olsson 120

Tuesday, September 10, 5-6 p.m.
Clark 107

Thursday, September 12, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
New Cabell 309

Thursday, September 19, 7-8 p.m.
Residential Colleges Session
Brown College, Monroe Hill House

Sunday, September 22, 3-4 p.m.
Student Health and Wellness 100A

Monday, September 30, 7-8 p.m.
New Cabell 323

Thursday, October 3, 6-7 p.m.
McCleod 1003

 


HRL in Color

Wednesday, September 25, 6-8 p.m.   |  Multicultural Student Center

HRL in Color is an opportunity to build connections between interested RA candidates of various identities and current RAs that share those similar identities. HRL in Color is open to all, and will consist of informative activities where prospective applicants can receive support and gain a better understanding of what the RA role entails.

Free food will be provided!

 

Selections Application Assistance

RA Impact on Financial Aid with Student Financial Services  |  Financial Aid workshop recording
Friday, September 20, 2-3 p.m. (Zoom)

Written Application Workshops with the UVA Writing Center |  UVA Writing Center presentation slides
Monday, September 16, 5-6 p.m.  |  Ridley G008
Thursday, September 26, 5-6 p.m.  |  Warner 209

Acing the Group Interview
Wednesday, October 9, 6-7 p.m.  |  Ridley G004
Thursday, October 10, 5-6 p.m.  |  Clark 107

Acing the Individual Interview with the Career Center
Wednesday, November 6, 7-8 p.m.  |  Warner 104

 


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 and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Students with a disability who desire accommodation in the Resident Advisor application process should email selections@virginia.edu.