Resident Assistant Selection Timeline beginning November 2023
*Note, students doing a Spring semester away program can apply by November 26th and interview before the semester ends.
Wednesday, November 1 - New RA applications available online
Wednesday, November 1 - First RA Info Night @ 9:30 Boyer 131
Sunday, November 26 - Abroad RA Application Due @ 11:59pm
Monday, November 27 - Friday, December 8 - Applicant Interviews for those going abroad
Thursday, November 30 - RA Info Night @ 4:30p.m. Boyer 131
Friday, December 1 - Returning RA applications available online. Use your Messiah login information to sign in and fill out the application. You will need to send your references the link given in the application.
Sunday, January 7 - Returning RA application due at 11:59p.m.
Thursday January 11 - Returning RA Interviews
Tuesday, January 16 - RA Info Meeting @ 4:30p.m Boyer 131
Sunday, January 21 - New RA applications and references due 11:59 p.m.
Monday, February 12- Thursday, February 22 - RA Candidate Interviews
By Wednesday, February 14 – Applicants are emailed information confirming their Carousel Night date and additional helpful information.
Wednesday, February 27 - Carousel Night #1 from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. All Candidates are required to attend one of the Carousel Nights.
Thursday, February 28 - Carousel Night #2 from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. All candidates are required to attend one of the Carousel Nights.
Wednesday, March 6 - Candidates will be notified of the official decision via email after noon.
Monday, March 18 - Deadline to accept position offers.
Thursday, April 18 - RA Passing The Torch at 5-6 p.m.