Residential Life includes a team of 154 student leaders - Resident Advisers (RAs). RAs develop a healthy community by focusing on the growth and development of each individual on their hall and promote an environment conducive to the overall wellness needs of residents. RAs are creative and energetic students who are strong team players and great listeners.

Interested in becoming a resident adviser for 2024–25? Please review all guidelines and submit your resident adviser application. The application will open on October 11, 2023.

Questions? Please contact Residential Life at reslife@columbia.edu

Information Sessions

Residential Life is hosting several optional RA info sessions to share information about the Resident Adviser role and the application process. 

The full list of RA info sessions can be found below: