APPLY TO BE A RESIDENT ADVISOR!
Thank you for your interest in being a Resident Advisor (RA) at Texas A&M University. Our RA Selections Committee will start accepting candidate applications for Fall semester 2026 on December 1st through 9 a.m. on February 9th. New RA staff members for residence halls and White Creek Apartments who are selected in our process are required to participate in RA training, which starts on or about August 1st. RA staff will need to move into their RA assignments at least one day prior to training.
Applications Open for Fall 2026
We have a great tradition of excellence in our residence halls and apartments. Resident Advisors are essential to the on-campus experience and our Residence Life team. As an RA, you will have the opportunity to build leadership skills, while also developing skills that will be transferable long beyond your years in Aggieland. We are looking for individuals committed to building community, developing respectful environments, and serving as a resource for their fellow Aggies. We are excited that you are interested in being a candidate in our selection process.
Resident Advisor Spotlight
Application Process
Our RA candidate process consists of completing an RA application, RA information session, RA Social and an individual interview. Our Resident Advisor Recruitment and Selection Committee will review applications and select candidates to participate in our interview process. All candidates are required to attend one of our information sessions in order to be considered for an interview. Candidates selected for the interview will be contacted by email to schedule their individual interview for the week of March 2nd. interview for the week of March 2nd. RA candidate socials will be held on March 2nd in South Side Commons room 109 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM and March 3rd in Hullabaloo Hall, room117 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. Candidates are strongly encouraged to attend one of the socials to learn about residence halls and White Creek apartments.
Why become an RA?
Candidate Information Sessions
Presenters will discuss the RA selection process and answer your questions.
RA candidates are required to attend one of the information sessions in order to be considered for the fall!
Wednesday, December 3rd @ 7 PM- In South Commons, Room 109
Tuesday, January 13th @ 7 PM- In Hullabaloo Hall, Room 105
Tuesday, January 27th @ 7 PM- In South Commons, Room 109
Thursday, January 29th @ 7 PM- In Hullabaloo Hall, Room 105
Tuesday, February 2nd @ 7 PM- White Creek Activity Center
Tuesday, February 3rd @ 7 PM- South Commons, Room 109
Wednesday, February 4th @ 7 PM- Hullabaloo Hall, 117
Thursday, February 5th @ 7 PM- White Creek Community Center 116
Thursday, February 5th @ 7 PM- Virtual Option on Zoom
Sunday, February 8th @ 7 PM- Virtual Option on Zoom
Contact Us
Email us at [email protected]
Helpful Links
Thank you for your interest in being a Resident Advisor (RA) at Texas A&M University.
If you have any questions during the selection process, please contact the RA Recruitment and Selection Team at [email protected]
Thanks and Gig ’em!
RESIDENT ADVISOR FAQ
We know you may have questions, we are happy to answer all your questions.
Please utilize our FAQs below to help you find out more about this great leadership opportunity.
If you have questions, please feel free to talk to your hall staff or contact the RA Recruitment and Selection team at [email protected].
RAs will be required to have and maintain a minimum 2.25 cumulative grade point ratio and a 2.0 semester grade point ratio throughout their term of employment. To begin employment, new employees must meet the same GPR requirements and be in good standing with the university.
The RA position cannot be easily translated into hours worked per day or week because of the unique nature of the work and the position being a live-on-campus position. In addition to a 15 percent discount on rent (also RAs are charged a double rate for a single room!), the RA will receive an average monthly salary dependent on the current rate scale of the University and the Department of Residence Life. The salary will be pro-rated from the date of start in the fall, hall closure during winter break, and last day of employment in the spring or per term, as applicable. In addition, RAs are eligible for a free meal plan valued at $1,500 with campus dining (local, state and federal will be subtracted from RA pay).
RAs must be full-time students as defined by Texas A&M University.
It is recommended that new RAs not take more than 16 hours of class work. If there are extenuating circumstances, then RAs may request to take additional hours by submitting appropriate documentation and receiving approval from their supervisor.
Being on duty consists of the RA carrying a duty phone and responding to/addressing any issues that may arise including, but not limited to: policy violations, student concerns, and/or facility & maintenance issues. RAs on Duty will walk their assigned buildings twice a night on what we call “rounds”. Building rounds are a crucial part of keeping the halls running smoothly, and is one of the best times for RAs to interact with residents not only on their floor, but in the building/complex. How often RAs are on duty will depend on how many people are on the building’s staff, typically once every 4 to 8 days. RA Duty begins at 5:00pm on weekdays and is 24 hours on weekends. When they are on duty, RAs are required to be in the building from 7:00pm until 8:00am the next morning.
A Resident Advisor in good standing with the department may request a second job with the approval of their supervisor. New (first semester of employment) RAs that are approved for a second job may work up to 8 additional hours per week. This process applies to positions inside and out of Texas A&M University.
If you wish to participate as a counselor with Fish Camp and serve as an RA in the Residence Halls or White Creek Apartments you may attend the first three sessions. At the time of this update, RA training dates have not been set. Email the RA hiring Coordinator if you have further questions [email protected] .
RA training will start on or about August 1, 2026, for RAs in the Residence Halls and White Creek Apartments. RAs may typically move in starting the Friday afternoon before training commences. RA Training Committee will send the exact time you may move in.