1. I'm a first year student, may I apply?
2. I'm a transfer student so I can't get a transcript from UMass. What should I do?
3. How many openings are there each semester?
4. How many people usually apply?
5. What's the timeline? How will I know if I get a position?
6. I attended an information session during a previous semester; do I need to attend another one?
7. If I'm not selected to be an RA, what do I need to do to apply again?
8. I am a graduate student. Can I apply to be an RA?
9. If I was previously a RA but went abroad for a semester and want to be an RA again, do I need to re-apply for the position?

1. I'm a first year student, may I apply?
   In order to apply, a student must have lived in a residence hall for at least one full semester at the time of application.
   
   
2. I'm a transfer student so I can't get a transcript from UMass. What should I do?
   See if you can get a copy of your transcript from your previous institution. If this is not possible, then check at the Registrar's Office to see if they have a copy of your transcript from your previous institution. If not, we will accept the application because transfer students must have a 2.2 in order to be accepted to UMass. As a reminder, your UMass GPA must be a 2.4 to be selected.
   
   
3. How many openings are there?
   We expect about 50-75 openings available for the spring semesters. For the fall semesters, we expect 150-200 openings available.
   
   
4. How many people have applied?
   There are approximately 400 applicants.
   
   
5. What's the timeline? How will I know if I get a position?
   Specific dates and times are published prior to the beginning of each selection process.
   
   The general timeline is as follows:
   1. Submit your application and recommendations.
   2. Applications are reviewed by Residence Life staff.
   3. Letters are written to each applicant informing them of whether or not they have been granted an interview.
   4. Selected candidates are interviewed.
   5. Candidates are notified as to whether or not they have been hired.
      
      
6. I attended an information session during a previous semester; do I need to attend another one?
   No, the informational sessions are optional, however if you feel you need more information, then the sessions are there for you.
   
   
7. If I'm not selected to be a RA, what do I need to do to apply again?
   Previous applicants will need to reapply. For information on how to apply, look for the RA Selection Process announcement on the HSCN InfoChannel or Housing Services home page.
   
   
8. I am a graduate student. Can I apply to be an RA?
   Graduate students can be RAs in graduate housing. There is a separate process for graduate students wishing to be RAs. Candidates should contact Mohammed Good, RD of Prince/Crampton at 545-2299 to discuss this process. Graduate students should not take an application from this RA Selection Process. Go to the Graduate Resident Assistant page for an application.
   
   
9. If I was previously an RA but went abroad for a semester and want to be an RA again, do I need to re-apply for the position?
   No, you do not need to re-apply for the position, but you do need to go through Former RA reactivation process and fill out the Former RA reactivation form.

All Questions regarding the RA Application process should be addressed to the RA Selection Committee, c/o the Residence Life Resource Center at 545-0472.