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Apply to be a Resident Advisor (RA) with Student Housing & Residential Life (SHRL)! To apply, log in to AccessUH and click the myHousing icon.

As valuable members of the SHRL team, the RA is responsible for serving as a positive role model and resource to students who live in Bayou Oaks, Cougar Village I, Cougar Village II, Cougar Place, Moody Towers, The Quad, and University Lofts. Under the supervision of a Residential Life Coordinator (RLC), RAs work within these communities to support student success measures by cultivating belonging and engagement, providing academic support, and facilitating wellbeing. To learn more about the RA position, please review the Resident Advisor Job Description.

Be sure to review the New RA Application Checklist to make sure you have everything completed for your application.

Upcoming Changes to the Resident Advisor Selection Process

As we prepare for the recruitment of the 2027-2028 Residential Life Resident Advisor (RA) Team, we would like to inform all prospective applicants of several updates to the selection process. Please review the following changes carefully before applying.

Enrollment Requirement: Students serving in the Resident Advisor role must be enrolled in coursework that is actively being applied toward a degree program. Students taking only post-baccalaureate coursework that is not leading to a degree will not be eligible for the position.

Priority Consideration: Preference for Resident Advisor positions will be given to undergraduate students. Current Resident Advisors who are enrolled in a graduate program will be permitted to continue serving in the role until they complete their degree. Graduate students are welcomed and encouraged to apply and participate in the selection process; however, undergraduate applicants will receive priority consideration.

Graduate Student Opportunities: Graduate students are strongly encouraged to explore open graduate assistantship and other graduate-level positions within Student Housing and Residential Life and across the Division of Student Affairs. These opportunities are designed to provide meaningful leadership, professional development, and a phenomenal student affairs experience.

Questions?

If you have questions about these updates, your eligibility for the Resident Advisor position, or available graduate opportunities within Residential Life, please contact the Student Staff Hiring Team at JoinSHRL@central.uh.edu.

RA Qualifications & Position Requirements

  • Current undergraduate or graduate student at time of application. Undergraduates must stay enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits and a maximum of 18 credits. Graduates must stay enrolled in a minimum of 6 credits and a maximum of 12 credits.
  • Have and sustain a 2.75 minimum semester and cumulative GPA.
  • Be in and sustain good standing with SHRL and the University of Houston (UH) academically, financially, and in conduct.
  • Lived on campus for one semester (or other approved similar experience).
  • Commit to serving in the position for the full academic year, fall 2027 to spring 2028 (December graduates are ineligible to apply).
  • Sign an on-campus Housing Agreement ($150 agreement fee before August 2027 start date).
  • Understand and agree that RAs cannot hold any additional paid on-campus position or paid leadership role with UH while employed as an RA.
  • Attend mandatory staff meetings every Wednesday from 5:15 to 6:45 p.m. throughout the fall and spring semesters.
  • Attend mandatory training Aug. 9-21, 2027, and Jan. 10-14, 2028.
  • Serve on an on-call rotation, including during breaks and holidays.

 

Mandatory Information Sessions

All RA applicants must attend one information session. These sessions introduce the RA role and will help you decide if the position is a good fit for you. During these sessions you will have the opportunity to ask questions regarding the application process and position.

Both in-person and virtual sessions will be available. There will be no dial-in by phone option for virtual sessions.

Attendance will be taken at each session. Attendance will close 5 minutes after the session begins; late arrivals will not be counted.

There are no exceptions to this requirement, including technology issues. To ensure flexibility, please prioritize attending an earlier session.

  • Monday, 9/21 at 4:30 PM (Student Center South Space City Room)
  • Thursday, 9/24 at 5:00 PM (Leroy and Lucile Melcher Hall Room 150)
  • Tuesday, 10/06 at 6:00 PM (Leroy and Lucile Melcher Hall Room 150)
  • Friday, 10/23 at 2:00 PM (Leroy and Lucile Melcher Hall Room 180)
  • Thursday, 10/29 at 4:00 PM (Student Center South Space City Room)
  • Thursday, 11/05 at 6:00 PM (Leroy and Lucile Melcher Hall Room 150)
  • Tuesday, 11/10 at 6:00 PM (Leroy and Lucile Melcher Hall Room 150)
  • Saturday, 11/14 at 12:00 PM (Microsoft Teams)
     Meeting ID: 219 185 903 625 20
     Passcode: UA2fz7Qi
  • Tuesday, 11/17 at 6:00 PM (Leroy and Lucile Melcher Hall Room 150)
  • Wednesday, 12/02 at 3:00 PM (Student Center South Theatre)

 

RA Application Process Timeline

  • Sep. 29, 2026: New RA application opens. To apply, log in to AccessUH and click the myHousing icon.
  • Dec. 18, 2026: New RA application closes at 11:59 p.m.
  • Jan. 28, 2027: You will receive an email either inviting you to interview for the position or informing you that we are unable to offer you an interview at this time.
  • Jan. 28, 2027, to Feb. 2, 2027: If you receive an interview offer, sign up for your in-person interview date and time (instructions will be provided in your interview invitation email).
  • Week of Feb. 8, 2027: Interviews will take place. These interviews will last approximately one hour and 30 minutes. Please note that failing to attend your interview will result in removal from the RA selection process.
  • March 3, 2027: Decision letters are sent to applicants via email.
  • March 10, 2027: If you receive an RA offer, complete the acceptance form to accept the position. Failure to complete form will result in the forfeiture in the RA position.

For ADA accommodation or to request additional information about these events, contact the Student Staff Hiring Team at JoinSHRL@central.uh.edu.