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What is a Resident Assistant?

Resident Assistants are members of the Residence Life staff. The RAs are graduate or undergraduate students who will be available to assist you with check-in/check-out, maintenance and custodial concerns, personal issues and academic problems. In addition, RAs will hold periodic community meetings to share information and solicit feedback. Further, RAs plan community events (called Learning Experiences) to provide you with a forum to meet new people and learn new things.
 

Current RAs, click here to access resources, information, and tools to assist you in your position.

Prospective RAs

If you are a student leader interested in making a difference at Villanova, then consider applying to be a Resident Assistant. Being a RA is challenging, rewarding, and fun! If you would like to learn more about becoming a RA, click here.

Resident Assistant Mentor Program (RAMP)

The RA Mentor Program (RAMP is designed to develop basic leadership skills of students in the fall semester prior to their application for the RA position. This program is open to all rising sophomore and junior students who would like to learn more about themselves, leadership skills, and the position before deciding to apply. (...more)