Student Leadership
Contribute to your community
Over 200 students every year fill leadership roles in their residence halls as part of the Residential Community Student Association, Hall Councils and other residential leadership organizations—contributing to their community, developing career skills and meeting new people.
Apply to Become an RA or Residential Programmer
Apply to join the student leadership team as a Resident Adviser (RA) or Residential Programmer. The deadline is January 14, 2026, to apply. Explore the eligibility requirements and training process.
Resident Advisers
Resident Advisers are student staff responsible for building safe, welcoming and inclusive residential communities, by developing meaningful relationships with residents and cultivating relationships between residents.
Residential Programmers
Residential Programmers plan educational, wellness, academic success, diversity-focused, and social events that build inclusive communities and promote connections among HFS residents.
Community Assistants
The Community Assistant (CA) position is a live-in position within Residential Life that serves the graduate and professional student community at Mercer Court Apartments.
Additional Student Leadership Opportunities
In addition to RAs, Residential Programmers and Community Assistants, there are leadership opportunities in RCSA, Hall Council and DAWGS Crew.
RCSA
The Residential Student Community Association (RCSA) provides an opportunity for you to join a group of leaders in your residential community and help make a difference where you live by engaging students.
Hall Council
Each of our residential communities has a hall/community council that plans fun events for the residents and advocates for themselves and others while living on campus.
DAWGS Crew
DAWGS Crew is a team of volunteers that help residents move into our 9-month residential communities each September. It’s a great way to get involved, meet new people, impact your community and join the excitement of move-in day!