Resident Assistants
Are you interested in building your leadership skills and a community for Barnard residents?
Apply to be a Resident Assistant (RA) for the 2026-2027 academic year!
Application
- To be considered for the Resident Assistant position, you must attend one of the mandatory info sessions.
- After attending an info session, you will be emailed the link to the RA application
- The deadline to apply is Tuesday, February 3, 2026 by 11:59 PM Eastern. Late applications will not be accepted.
Mandatory RA Info Sessions
- Students must attend an information session in order to be eligible to apply.
| Date | Time | Format | Location |
| Thur, Nov 20 | 9 - 10pm | In-Person | Milstein Seminar Room 113 |
| Tues, Nov 25 | 10 - 11am | Virtual | Google Meet Link |
| Wed, Dec 3 | 8 - 9pm | In-Person | Milstein Seminar Room 113 |
| Fri, Dec 5 | 1 - 2pm | In-Person | Milstein Seminar Room 113 |
| Thur, Jan 22 | 8 - 9pm | In-Person | Diana 308 |
| Fri, Jan 23 | 11am - 12noon | In-Person | Diana 501 |
| Thur, Jan 29 | 6 - 7pm | In-Person | Diana 501 |
| Mon, Feb 2 | 11:30am - 12:30pm | In-Person | Milbank 306 |
RA Union
- In this position, RAs are members of a union and are represented by OPEIU 153.
Who Can Apply?
- We welcome Barnard students who will be enrolled as Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors for Fall 2026 to apply.
- Students must attend one mandatory info session to be considered for the RA role.
- Experience living in a residence hall is not a requirement.
- Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA and be in good standing with the college to be considered. Applicants cannot currently be on College or residential probation.
- If hired, this requirement will be checked every semester to ensure that RAs maintain eligibility.
- If you will be studying abroad in Spring 2026, remote group / individual interview options will be available only for those applicants.
Application & Interview Timeline
Below are the anticipated dates and times of the application and interview process. If dates need to change due to unforeseen circumstances, applicants will be notified as soon as possible:
- Tuesday, February 3, 2026, by 11:59pm --
Applications are due. Late applications will not be accepted. - Wednesday, February 4, 2026, by 10am --
- Applicants will receive a form to indicate their date/time preferences for Group and Individual Interviews (all applicants are required to complete this form)
- Thursday. February 5, 2026, by 12noon --
Group & Individual Interview Preference Form Due. Candidates who do not submit this form by the deadline will not be eligible to continue in the process. - Friday, February 6, 2026, by 5pm --
Applicants will be notified of their Group Interview time slot - Monday, February 9 - Friday, February 13, 2026 --
Group Interviews (various times, required of all applicants) - Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 12noon --
RA Candidate Round-Up (Optional, Invite only) - Wednesday, February 18, 2026, by 5pm --
Advancing candidates will receive their Individual Interview date & time. - Friday, February 20, & Saturday, February 21, 2026 --
Individual Interviews (various times, Finalists only) - Friday, February 27, 2026, by 5pm --
Hiring Decision Notifications Are Sent - Friday, March 6, 2026, by 5pm --
RA acceptances/declinations are due to the Res Life Office.
Any Questions?
Please contact us at RASelection@barnard.edu.
Frequently Asked Questions
RAs may hold a second part-time position on or off-campus and/or a significant campus leadership role. However, the RA position is to be considered their primary position and takes precedence over other positions and leadership roles.
We believe that your experiences make you who you are. We have all made a poor decision from time to time. As long as you're not currently on residence hall probation, you can apply! We hope that students learn from their experience if found responsible for policy violations and make positive changes in their behavior.
- Set up a time to meet your Community Director or Residence Hall Coordinator. They can share their experiences with you and encourage you to find ways to get involved in your residence hall and the Barnard community.
- Have conversations with family, friends, and past supervisors about your strengths & weaknesses. This will help you have a better understanding of your abilities.
- Beyond Barnard provides opportunities for resume-building and interviewing skills. Seek them out!