Resident assistants, commonly known as RAs, have a major impact on students' experiences and quality of life on campus through their interactions in the residence halls.
RAs are responsible for getting to know the people in their communities, supporting residents, promoting a safe and comfortable living environment for all students, planning activities to help students grow and connect, directing them to resources that will enhance their success, and otherwise enhancing the on-campus experience. The Office of Residential Life and the Office of University Housing team are dedicated to building lasting communities of learning.
Staff Selection
Being an RA is a great opportunity to build community, leadership skills, and a stronger UL Lafayette.
The RA is a 20-hour-per-week student leadership position that consists of building community, developing and implementing programming, handling emergencies and incidents, and participating in events across campus, including recruitment days.
The requirements include:
- A desire to be a student leader and serve as a mentor to residential students
- A minimum of a 2.5 semester and cumulative GPA
- Be an on-campus resident for at least one semester
- Have good standing with the Office of Student Rights & Responsibilities
- Have a positive attitude and willingness to help others
If you want to become an RA, you must attend one of our informational sessions. Contact the Office of Residential Life at reslife@louisiana.edu for more information about the application process and informational session times.
We look forward to you being part of our team!