Residential Life includes a team of 162 student employees- Resident Advisers (RAs). RAs develop a healthy community by focusing on the growth and development of each individual in their residence hall and promote an environment conducive to the overall wellness needs of residents. RAs are creative, team players, and great listeners.
Interested in becoming a resident adviser for 2027–28? Please review all guidelines and submit your resident adviser application. The application will open on October 12, 2026 and will close at 11:59PM on November 3, 2026.
Questions? Please contact RAselection@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:
| Date | Time | Location |
| Wednesday, October 14, 2026 | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | McBain 1st Floor Lounge |
| Tuesday, October 20, 2026 | 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Schapiro 1st Floor Lounge |
| Friday, October 23, 2026 | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Virtual - Zoom |
| Tuesday, October 27, 2026 | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Virtual - Zoom |
