RETURNING RESIDENT ASSISTANT/RESIDENCE HALL ASSOCIATION SELECTION PROCESS
University Housing and Residence Life is excited to announce we are currently in the process of selecting Resident Assistants and Residence Hall Association Executive Board Members for the 2025-2026 academic year. We encourage those that are interested in returning to review the selection information below. If you have any questions regarding the process, please contact University Housing at housing@csueastbay.edu.
- Candidates must be enrolled at Cal State East Bay at the time of application.
- Candidates must be enrolled for both the Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 semesters.
- Candidates must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 at the time of application and maintain this GPA throughout the selection process and start of the RA position
- Candidates must be in good conduct standing. Good conduct standing is defined as not being found responsible for a policy violation on or after December 1, 2023, and/or not being on probation. Good conduct standing must be maintained throughout the entire selection process and start of the RHA position.
- Candidates must be in good financial standing with CSU East Bay and University Housing.
- Candidates must be enrolled for both Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 semesters.
CSU East Bay RA Terms and Conditions 2025-26 (TBA)
- Candidates must be enrolled at Cal State East Bay at the time of application.
- Candidates must be enrolled for both the Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 semesters.
- Candidates must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 at the time of application and maintain this GPA throughout the selection process and start of the RHA position.
- Candidates must be in good conduct standing. Good conduct standing is defined as not being found responsible for a policy violation on or after December 1, 2023, and/or not being on probation. Good conduct standing must be maintained throughout the entire selection process and start of the RHA position.
- Candidates must be in good financial standing with CSU East Bay and University Housing.
- Candidates must live on campus for both the Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 semesters.
CSU East Bay RHA Terms and Conditions 2025-26 (TBA)
Come by to get assistance with your RA or RHA application.
Help Desk Locations
- RHA: Lassen Community (by the bathrooms) for RHA application assistance
- RA: El Dorado Community (in the El Dorado Community lobby) for RA/SRA application assistance
Monday, November 18th, 2024
- RHA: 3PM to 5PM
- RA: 1PM to 3PM
Tuesday, November 19th, 2024
- RHA: 10AM to 12PM
- RA: 10AM to 12PM
Wednesday, November 20th, 2024
- RHA: 3PM to 5PM
- RA: 3PM to 5PM
Thursday, November 21st, 2024
- RHA: 2PM to 4PM
- RA: 10AM to 12PM
Friday, November 22nd, 2024
- RHA & RA: 2PM to 5PM (El Dorado Lobby)
Please note you can always connect with a current RA or RHA member to get assistance on the application.
If you have any questions or concerns with the application process. Feel free to contact Lassen Housing Office (housing@csueastbay.edu or 510-885-7444, Monday to Friday from 8AM to 5PM.)
| Date | Details |
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October 30th |
Applications Available (New RAs, Returning RAs, Senior RAs) |
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October 30th |
Information Session (in-person) CORE Building: Mountain Lion Room 159 |
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November 5th |
Information Session (in-person) Lassen Community Room |
| November 12th (12:15 PM - 1:15 PM) |
Information Session (in-person) UU 311 |
| November 14 (7:00 PM - 8:00 PM) |
Virtual Information Session *This session will be recorded and posted on BaySync for those who may not be able to attend. |
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November 18th - November 22nd |
Application Help Desk Via appointment during SRA's office hours at El Dorado Hall office. *Staff will be available to answer questions and provide feedback on application materials. It’s not required that you use this option but it can be helpful in preparing materials. These are drop-in hours so you can sign on at any time during the block. |
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November 19th |
Information Session Panel (in-person) Lassen Community Room *Panel will consist of 2 current RAs, 1 senior RA and 1 |
| December 17th | Applications Due (New RAs, Returning RAs, Senior RAs) |
| January 8th | Interviews Offered (New RAs, Senior RAs) |
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January 21st |
Student Staff Interview Tips and Tricks for Success Presentation Lassen Community Room |
| January 27th - February 7th |
New and Returning RHA Interview Dates |
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February 24th |
Offer letters emailed (New RAs, Returning RA, Senior RAs, RHA) *Please note offers are conditional pending background checks (livescan) and Spring GPA checks. |
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March 3rd |
Deadline to accept the position. |
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TBA |
New team meeting (All RAs and SRAs) |
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TBA |
Executive Board Retreat (All RHA E-Board Members) |
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TBA |
Transitional meetings (Executive Board and General Assembly) (All RHA E-Board Members) |
There are anticipated dates and may be subject to change.
Things you’ll need complete if offered a position:
Livescan: This applies if you have never completed one for campus or it’s been 2 or more years since your last one. You will receive more information regarding this after accepting your offer.
Hiring Packet: You will receive more information regarding this after the results from your livescan come back. Please note it can take 1-2 weeks to receive the livescan results. The hiring packet also includes going to payroll and completing I-9 Employment Verification paperwork if you have not worked on campus previously. It is recommended that you gather all documents needed for the completion of this paperwork in advance so it does not delay your onboarding process. For more information about the documents you may need, please refer to the following link: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/acceptable-documents/acceptable-documents
Online Training Modules: You will receive more information on required onboarding training once your hiring paperwork is processed and your staff email is set up. Please note it can take a few weeks (and sometimes longer) for all paperwork to process.
Additional note: Applicants are able to apply for RA & RHA positions but will have to choose one if accepted for both.