Carnegie Mellon University

Resident Assistant Selection

Applications for the 2024-2025 academic year are currently closed. Application information for the 2025-2026 academic year is expected to be available in December 2024. Please email Residential Education with any questions or concerns.

Becoming a Resident Assistant (RA) is a great way to get involved in your residence hall community. RAs are key student leaders who help their peers to develop artistic and intellectual curiosity, personal well-being, professional competency, and leadership skills. They do this by providing opportunities for community members to engage with each other while finding ways for each resident to contribute to the larger community.

To help you prepare for the RA Selection Process, below are a variety of resources that may be helpful for you to complete the application.

Community Advisor Selection

Applications for the 2024-2025 academic year are currently closed. Application information for the 2025-2026 academic year is expected to be available in December 2024. Please email Residential Education with any questions or concerns.

Each house community is served by one Community Advisor. In concert with professional staff members, CAs provide the leadership for the vision, direction, and daily activity in each of our residential house communities. They are upperclass or graduate students who develop a strong sense of community in each house by getting residents involved and fostering an environment that contributes to the personal and academic success of all who live there.