Resident Assistants

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I've cultivated the skills needed to support others during their times of need. As an RA, residents look to me as a resource and mentor.
Dareon Wills
Bexar Hall

What You Need to Know BEFORE You Apply

Thank you for your interest in applying to be a 2022-2023 Resident Assistant!

You must meet all of the following qualifications in order to become an RA for Fall 2022:

  • 2.5 or higher overall Texas State GPA.
  • 2.5 or higher overall semester GPA.
  • Enrolled as a full-time student at Texas State (at least 12 credit hours).
  • 15 completed college credits by time of appointment.
  • 1 semester of campus living experience by time of appointment.
  • Prior to, or during first semester of employment, successfully complete the required 8-week seminar (non-credit bearing).
  • Have no current or pending disciplinary sanctions.
  • Pass a Texas Department of Public Safety background check.

Review this list to ensure you have completed the application process.

Reference Form

Send this form to your professional reference.
Due January 28, 2022, by 12:00 p.m. (noon).

Application Checklist

  • Read and review the RA job description carefully!
  • Attend an Information Session to receive the link to apply.
  • Ask one (1) professional reference to submit a recommendation online.
  • Complete your RA application.
  • Prepare a resume for the interviews.
  • All materials must be submitted by Friday, January 28, 2022.

Each candidate will sign-up for a 1-hour interview.

Interviews will take place February 14-18, 2022.

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Application Timeline

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TIMELINE EVENT: DEADLINE:
Information Sessions Oct. 25, 2021 - Jan. 20, 2022
Applications Open Oct. 25, 2021
Applications & References Jan. 28, 2022, at 8 a.m.
Interviews Feb. 14-18, 2022
Notification Letters Mar. 9, 2022
Accept/Decline Offer Mar. 25, 2022, by 12 p.m. (noon)

Information Sessions

The information session video is MANDATORY in order to receive the link to the application! You must watch the video and complete the short quiz on canvas to get credit for this step in our selection process. Please join the canvas course to get credit and receive the link to the application.

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