Help Create Community at UVA
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.