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Questions or concerns: Contact Stephanie Carr

We currently employ over 200 upperclass students in the residence halls. These students are dynamic leaders on a floor of residents who create positive communities and coordinate fun and educational events to enhance the campus living experience. 

Current RA benefits for the 2022-23 academic year:

  • Salary based position
    • First year RA salary: $4,477
    • Loyalty Raises for second and third year RAs
  • Room rent reduction: $1,500 off your room cost per semester (more than 50% off)
  • New meal plans just for RA's
  • Laundry Stipend ($100 per semester)
  • Single Room

Future RA benefits for the 2022-23 academic year:

  • The Office of Residence Life is committed to installing A/C units in all RA spaces of buildings without central air throughout the 2022-23 academic year*
    • *Based on the supply chain shortages and demand, we cannot currently put a specific date on our a/c unit commitment. The goal is to complete this project throughout the academic year.
Important Dates to Remember
  • Aug. 9: RA Move-in
  • Aug. 9-18: RA Training
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Office of Residence Life
Huffman Hall
MSC 2401
200 Huffman
Harrisonburg, Virginia 22807