Join the consistently top-rated leadership team in the College Houses!

There are many opportunities for gaining valuable experience as a team member in one of Penn's 13 College Houses. Resident Advisors—both undergraduate RAs and graduate RAs—live in a College House and provide counseling, academic support, supervision and activities for resident students.

PLEASE NOTE: Applications are now closed.  We will open applications for the next cycle late in the fall semester.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

• Click here to view our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS

RA Information Session, recorded February 1, 2023

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YOUR RIGHTS ARE IMPORTANT TO US

Non-Discrimination Statement

The University of Pennsylvania values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. The University of Pennsylvania does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class status in the administration of its admissions, financial aid, educational or athletic programs, or other University-administered programs or in its employment practices. Questions or complaints regarding this policy should be directed to the Executive Director of the Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Programs, Franklin Building, 3451 Walnut Street, Suite 421, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6205 or by telephone at (215) 898-6993 (voice).

Reasonable Accommodation Notice

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.  Examples of reasonable accommodation include: an assigned room with ADA physical accommodations, an emotional support animal (ESA) or service animal in residence, etc. Please review this webpage for more information: https://cms.business-services.upenn.edu/residential-services/applications-a-assignments/medical-accommodation.html.

• Review the 2023-24 RA Appointment Description to become familiar with the responsibilities of the RA role.
• For inforrmation about the match process we use to place RAs in their Houses, we suggest this video.
• If you have questions, click here to view our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) or view the video below.  If you have unanswered questions, feel free to email us at chas@collegehouses.upenn.edu.