Hampden-Sydney College Resident Advisors are prominent student leaders selected and hired only after an extensive application and interview process which takes place each year in February. They attend a training workshop in August before students arrive on campus. All students interested should talk to their current RA about becoming a Resident Advisor or contact the Director of Residence Life.
Resident Advisors are assigned to each area of the Freshman residence halls and throughout upper class residence halls. They are there to help you if you have any apprehension or questions about student or residence hall life. You should not hesitate to contact your RA for any reason.
Your RA is there if you need to talk about personal problems, academic problems, or anything that might be of concern to you.
If you experience problems with your roommate please feel free to discuss this with your RA.
You should contact your RA if you need to report damage in your living area (room, bath or hall).
If you are locked out of your room, contact your RA. If he is not available, you should contact another RA or Campus Police to gain access into your room. (You should contact Buildings and Grounds if you lose your key. You will be fined if you lose or fail to return your key when you change rooms or leave the College.)
Your RA is always open to suggestions for hall or community service projects.
Please refer to your copy of The Key to learn who the Resident Advisor will be in your living area. He will be on hand to meet and help you when you move in during Freshman matriculation in August.
To Apply
Before you begin will need to have the following things:
- Three references (and different categories)
- Name
- Title
- Email Address
- Essay (< 300 words)
- Recent photo
- Unofficial Transcript from TigerWeb
Important Dates
January 15, 2021 (Friday, 4:30 PM) – BSC 309
Head Resident Advisor Applications due before 4:30pm.
January 19-21, 2021 (Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday)
Head Resident Advisor Interviews.
January 15, 2021 (Friday)
Resident Advisor Job Application available online
January 20-21, 2021 (Wednesday & Thursday, 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM) – Gilmer 019
Resident Advisor Information Sessions
January 22, 2021 (Friday – 12:00 PM) – BSC 309
RA Intent to Return letters due in print to Andrew Marshall
January 29, 2021 (Friday – 4:30 PM)
Resident Advisor applications and supplementary materials due to Andrew Marshall, BSC 309, no later than 4:30pm
Applicants must schedule an interview time after submitting completed application materials.
January 30, 2021 (Saturday) – Bortz Library, Main Floor
RA Round 1 Interviews
February 3, 2021 (Wednesday) – Brown Student Center
RA Round 1 Decision Letters distributed in campus mail
February 8 -10 2021 (Monday–Wednesday) – BSC, Student Court Room
RA Round 2 Interviews
February 15, 2021 (Monday)
RA Round 2 decisions letters distributed in campus mail and job offers made
February 19, 2021 (Friday, 4:30 PM) – BSC 309
Acceptance letters due in print to Andrew Marshall no later than 4:30 PM