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Help Create Community at UVA

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

The 2024-2025 Selections deadline has passed. Application dates for the 2025-2026 academic year will be announced early in the Fall 2024 semester.

All those with questions or who are interested in applying to the program are encouraged to attend information sessions to learn more!

2024-2025 Resident Advisor Selection Information Sessions

Monday, September 4, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Clark 107

Wednesday, September 6, 7-8 p.m. Shannon 107

Tuesday, September 12, 6-7 p.m. New Cabell 489

Monday, September 18, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Ern Commons

Sunday, September 24, 4-5 p.m. Thornton E303

Tuesday, September 26, 7-8 p.m. Student Health and Wellness 100A

Thursday, September 28, 5-6 p.m. New Cabell 132

Wednesday, October 4, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Clark 102

Friday, October 6, 5-6 p.m. Shannon 107

Monday, October 9, 7-8 p.m. New Cabell 107

2024-2025 Resident Advisor Selection Key Dates

Key dates for Resident Advisor Selection will be available soon!

  • Application opens Monday, September 11, 2023  
  • Application deadline Wednesday, October 11, 2023 (at 11:59 p.m.)  
  • Group interviews Saturday, October 21 and Sunday, October 22, 2023  
  • General individual interviews Saturday, November 11, 2023 (by invitation only )

HRL in Color

Wednesday, September 27, 7-8 p.m.   |  MSC

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.

Selections Application Assistance

RA Impact on Financial Aid with Student Financial Services Wednesday, September 13, 4-5 p.m.

Student Financial Services presentation slides

Written Application Workshops with the UVA Writing Center Tuesday, September 19, 6-7 p.m.   |  Rouss-Robertson 403 Thursday, October 5, 6-7 p.m .  |  Gibson 211

UVA Writing Center presentation slides

Acing the Group Interview with the Career Center Monday, October 16, 5-6 p.m.   |  Wilson 325 Wednesday, October 18, 7-8 p.m .   |  Wilson 325

Acing the Individual Interview with the Career Center Wednesday, November 8, 7-8 p.m.   |  Wilson 302

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 like the Resident Staff Facebook page and 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 [email protected].

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  1. Housing and Residence Life, U.Va.

    Welcoming, Empowering. Housing & Residence Life works collaboratively to create open, welcoming communities on Grounds for students at the University of Virginia. Residents are empowered to engage their potential as scholars and leaders through self-governance and participation in residential area activities and leadership.

  2. Incoming First-Year Undergraduates

    All incoming first-year undergraduates live on-Grounds.*. The links below provide information on the areas in which first years may be placed. Housing assignments are made on a random basis. As a first year, you can also choose to live in one of UVA's residential colleges, close-knit communities that foster social and intellectual interaction ...

  3. Application Dates & Deadlines

    Standard housing application DEADLINE: Rising second-year students applying to all other housing areas. January 25-. February 13, 2024. Room selection for rising second-year students who are currently living on Grounds: January 25-28: Groups of 8, 7, 6, and 5 rising second-years. January 30-February 2: Groups of 4 and 3 rising second-years.

  4. Incoming First-Year Housing FAQ

    This means the Housing & Residence Life Assignments Office is important to your first year! Our staff is responsible for making all on-Grounds housing assignments. They are here to help you if you have any questions regarding the assignments process. You can visit our office in Gibbons House (425 Tree House Drive) in the Alderman Road Residence ...

  5. Upperclass Housing FAQ

    Housing & Residence Life (HRL) welcomes students of all genders at UVA, with a goal of providing housing accommodations that are conducive to individual academic success. HRL offers an inclusive housing option, known as open housing, to students who wish to request roommates regardless of their sex or gender identity. ... Assignments may be ...

  6. Room Changes

    Approved changes in room assignments, except in emergency circumstances, may take place as follows: 2023-2024 Fall Term. between September 5 and November 3. 2023-2024 Spring Term. between January 31 and March 29. Room changes will be available online within these date ranges. If difficulties arise prior to or after these dates, please speak ...

  7. Incoming Transfer Housing FAQ

    The Housing & Residence Life assignments team is responsible for making all on-Grounds housing assignments. They are here to help you if you have any questions regarding the process. You can visit our office in Gibbons House (425 Tree House Drive) in the Alderman Road Residence Area or contact us with any question not addressed in this FAQ ...

  8. First-Year Housing Application Instructions

    All first-year housing is randomly assigned following the June 1 application deadline. In addition, no financial deposit is required to apply for housing. If you have any questions as you complete the process, you can always email us, or call 434.924.3736 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

  9. Application Tips: Finding a Roommate

    The Returning Student Roommate Profile step of the housing application lets you add information about yourself to share with potential roommates.. This includes optional profile questions that can help you search for a potential roommate who provided similar answers to the questions. Even if you added profile information about yourself and completed the questions in the past, it's a good idea ...

  10. Graduate Students

    Graduate students, whether single, married, and/or with families, can choose housing options that provide the convenience of on-Grounds living in an active, safe, and friendly community. Graduate Housing includes one- to three-bedroom apartments, both furnished and unfurnished. Our Faulkner Drive Rooms offer furnished rooms with full private ...

  11. Move-In and Move-Out

    Or you feel like you just left Grounds, but the fall semester is about to begin. We have information on Move-In and Move-Out dates and details to help you along. Please check these pages as dates approach. We want you to have the most up-to-date information! Spring 2024 Move-Out Information is now available! Fall 2024 Move-In dates are now ...

  12. Incoming Transfer Students

    Living on Grounds is a great way to ease your transition into the University community, and we offer a number of different residence styles and locations for incoming transfer students. Apartments, traditional hallway-style bedrooms, residential colleges, and language houses provide a wide variety of experiences for student living.

  13. Housing Rates

    Housing Area 2023-2024 Rate 2024-2025 Rate; All first-year locations: $7,470 per academic year: $7,880 per academic year: Upperclass Students Rate Information. Housing Area 2023-2024 Rate 2024-2025 Rate; Bice, Lambeth, or Language House (French, Shea, Spanish) double: ... EMAIL: [email protected] ...

  14. Open Housing

    Answers to common questions about open housing can be found at our Inclusive Housing FAQ. Also feel free to email us at [email protected] with your questions or to learn more. Application Deadlines for 2024-2025 Housing. Returning Undergraduates applying to stay in the same residence area: November 6, 2023

  15. Roommate Communication

    Living with a roommate. Learning to live with a roommate is an in important part of your first year at UVA. Your roommate can help you feel at home as you adjust to life on-Grounds, and a good relationship with this new friend will definitely enhance your experience! While you may not know your new roommate yet, there's a good chance that you ...

  16. Summer Session Housing

    To apply, please complete the Summer Session Housing application, available on the UVA Housing Portal beginning on Monday, March 25. On the application you will be asked to select the session(s) for which you need summer housing: Session 1. May 19-June 16 Cost: $924.00 (28 nights total) Session 2. June 16-July 14 Cost: $924.00 (28 nights total ...

  17. What to Bring

    One microwave and one small refrigerator per bedroom, or one combination microfridge unit per bedroom. You may rent a microfridge from the UVA Bookstore. You may also bring your own combination microfridge, or bring a separate microwave (1200 watts or less) and/or refrigerator (5.0 cubic ft. or less).

  18. Staff

    Director of Information Technology & Assignments. Shylan Scott. Associate Dean of Students & Director of Residence Life. David Stephens. Director of Finance. Chelsea Barker. FInance Generalist. Jake Boggs. Mailroom Worker. Lyren Bly. ... EMAIL: [email protected] ...

  19. | Housing and Residence Life, U.Va.

    Runk Hall in Hereford College, near laundry room. (434) 982-1846. Regular Mailroom Hours. Monday-Friday: 4-7 p.m. Sunday: 2-4 p.m. Closed on Saturday.

  20. Resident Advisor Selection Process

    Housing & Residence Life invites applications for Resident Advisor (RA) positions in the coming academic year during the fall term. The 2024-2025 Selections deadline has passed. Application dates for the 2025-2026 academic year will be announced early in the Fall 2024 semester.