Undergraduate Candidates

Information Sessions

Attending an Information Session is a prerequisite to apply for the Resident Assistant role. During these sessions, we will do a full overview of what it means to be an RA and what to expect throughout the application process. APPLICANTS MUST ATTEND AN INFORMATION SESSION TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE ROLE. PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR THE INFORMATION SESSION SCHEDULE.

Undergraduate Application Process

Candidates will fill out an 8-10 question application using the form below. Please take your time and thoroughly answer the questions in the application. APPLICANTS MUST ATTEND AN INFORMATION SESSION TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE ROLE. PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR THE INFORMATION SESSION SCHEDULE. Residential & Community Living will utilize a Lottery System for this RA selection. Please read below for details about the Lottery System.

In addition to the application questions, candidates must submit a resume of their qualifications, skills, and experience to demonstrate what strengths they bring to the role. 

For help creating a resume, please visit UCSB’s Career Services resume page:

Resume Requirements/Guidelines:

RA applicants may want to include the following on their resumes:

• Relevant paid or unpaid experience (if applicable) that shows ability to work in this type of position
• Leadership experience that highlights eagerness to grow/learn
• Experience that demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experiences working with/on teams that demonstrates ability to cooperate/work well with others
• Experience that demonstrates critical thinking skills or ability to work in a variable/changing environment
• Community involvement/volunteer/advocacy experience that highlights ability to serve as a leader in a residential community setting

Resume should be 1 page. All resumes should be uploaded in PDF format.