On-campus Living Experience

As a student leader, you can ensure your fellow Jags have a positive and impactful experience

4,700+intentional conversations or Jag Chats facilitated by RAs to get to know their residents

75%of advocacy initiatives proposed by Hall Councils completed within one year

300+events and activities provided by HRL student organizations, resident assistants, and peer support advocates

Student leadership and employment opportunities

Picture yourself as an RA

Now hiring for the 2026–27 school year. Apply through Dec. 15.

Open positions include:

  • Resident Assistant (RA): RAs foster community, create belonging, and promote academic success.
  • Peer Support Advocates (PSA): PSAs support students living in the residence halls by providing access to advocacy-based resources and education. PSAs aim to ensure all residents find success by providing holistic support.
  • Facility Assistant (FA): FAs assist with emergency response, community maintenance checks, and timely follow up to facilities issues.

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A student at the front desk answering a question from a resident.

Desk Assistants

DAs provide customer service and problem-solving support to students living in Ball Hall, North Hall, University Tower, and Riverwalk Apartments. Each hall has a Community Desk that is open from Monday to Friday that is staffed by student employees.

Your mental health matters

Our team aims to create a positive mental health and wellness environment for every resident living in our halls. We host conversation nights and events for students surrounding mental health and provide referrals to additional resources as needed. These services are supportive and educational in nature, and should you need clinical mental health support, we can get you to the right place.

Contact CAPS for more services