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RA Selection Process Overview and Timeline

The selection process has been designed to help you learn as much as possible about the RA position so that you can make an informed decision about becoming an RA in the event that you are offered a position. The process itself consists of several phases:

Phase I: Information Sessions

Early December through Mid-January
While not mandatory, these sessions provide an excellent orientation to the RA position and the selection process.

Phase II:  Online Application Materials

Due January 19, 2009 at 12PM (noon)
The online application will ask you to respond to several demographic questions and to upload a Word document that contains both your cover letter and resume.

Phase III:  Initial Interest Interview

January 20-26, 2009 You will need to schedule a 30-minute initial interest interview with a randomly-assigned Housefellow to discuss your initial interest in the RA position.

Phase IV: Group Interviews

January 30-31, 2009
During this weekend, you will participate in a group interview with 5-7 other candidates to explore more about the RA position in one of our four house-types.

Phase V: Individual House Interviews

February 3-10, 2009
During this period, you will be invited to participate in one or more individual interviews with a Housefellow and Community Advisor from a specific house community.


Decision letters (including placement for those offered an RA position) will be made available beginning at noon on February 13, 2009 in the Student Development Office in Morewood Gardens. Those offered a position will be asked to accept or decline it by February 18, 2009.