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Lead the Way. Become an RA.

Climb Higher: Application will open on Sept. 14, 2025

Mountaineers are no strangers to implementing big ideas, facing challenges head on and leading the charge. As a Resident Assistant, you’ll climb even higher, as one of the most important student leaders on campus.

You’ll be a vital member of a diverse team and have the opportunity to build significant relationships with WVU community partners. You’ll be an advocate, mentor and role model for your residents, and you’ll gain the skills needed to land your first job after college – all while making lifelong friends along the way. 

As a RA, you'll act as a campus resource, offering service opportunities and showing residents how to get involved with the University’s vast number of student organizations. You will help them explore their identities, connect their experiences outside of the classroom and set them up for success throughout the rest of their time at WVU. 

Lastly, you’ll help your residents navigate their first year in their new home. You will build a community, foster relationships and provide a fun, safe living environment where your residents can thrive. You’ll create bulletin boards and exciting events focused on important life skills and topics in college, such as wellness and diversity. You will guide your residents through their new challenges and show them that you care. Starting college can be difficult. Many residents are living away from home for the first time. Making new friends, taking challenging classes and living with a roommate can be downright scary.

Take your college career to new heights. Apply to be a Resident Assistant starting September 14, 2025.

2025-2026 Resident Assistant Position Description (click here)

How To Apply: 2025-2026 Academic Year

STEP 1: Interested individuals must attend one of the following information sessions before submitting an application:

  • Sunday, September 14, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. in the Shenandoah Room (Mountainlair)
  • Wednesday, September 17, 2025, from 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. in the JB Lounge (Towers)
  • Thursday, September 25, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. in the Lincoln Theater (Lincoln Hall)
  • Wednesday, October 1, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. in the Shenandoah Room (Mountainlair)
  • Monday, October 6, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. in the Oakland Program Room (Oakland Hall)
  • Thursday, October 16, 2025, from 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. in the Honors Media Room (Honors Hall)
  • Tuesday, October 21, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. in the Greenbrier Room (Mountainlair)
  • Sunday, October 26, 2025, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. in Seneca 408 (Seneca Hall)
  • Wednesday, October 29, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. in the G05 Classroom (Towers)
  • Thursday, November 6, 2025, 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. in the Oakland Program Room (Oakland Hall)
  • Wednesday, November 12, 2025, from 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. in Seneca 408 (Seneca Hall)
  • Monday, November 17, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. in the Honors Media Room (Honors Hall)
  • Monday, December 1, 2025, from 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. in the Shenandoah Room (Mountainlair)
  • Tuesday, December 2, 2025, from 8:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. in the Oakland Program Room (Oakland Hall)
STEP 2: Submit an application to be an RA (required application information will be given at the RA information session that an individual attends). To be considered for any possible vacancies available at the beginning of the Spring 2026 semester, please apply by November 1st.

STEP 3: After the application closes, our team will be rating your materials for consideration of an interview invitation with our current student and professional staff.

Important Dates
  • Application opens September 14, 2025
  • Mid-Year RA Applications due November 1, 2025
  • Application closes December 4, 2025
  • Interviews will be January 20-24, 2026

Position Benefits

  • $1300 per academic year, with a $200 yearly increase for the next 2 academic years.
  • Housing waiver for residence hall room, no roommate (Seneca exception).
  • Dining plan provided, both meal swipes and dining dollars included.
For questions about Resident Assistant Recruitment and Selection, please contact raselection@mail.wvu.edu.

Testimonials From Past RA's

Hear about other students' experiences as Resident Assistants.

I loved the idea of being a point of reference for people and putting on fun programs that can teach my residents skills they can use for the rest of their lives

Melissa Haslebacher

Past Resident Assistant (January 2017 - May 2020)Class of 2020

Read Bio: Melissa Haslebacher

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