Thank you for your interest in the Resident Assistant position. The 2026–27 application is now open and will close on November 1. Candidates must complete their virtual first-round interview by November 3; applications submitted after this date will not be considered. Attendance at an information session is also required as part of the application process. If you have any questions, please reach out to brian.regan@bc.edu.
Why become an RA?
- Plan fun and exciting events on campus and in the Boston area
- Learn to work with a team to develop a sense of community
- Meet new and exciting residents on your floor and in your community
- Work with a group of diverse peers and administrators
- Develop and strengthen leadership and decision-making skills
- Learn effective and appropriate communication skills
- Learn administrative and time management skills
- Receive credits for your room, board, and infirmary fee
The Application Process
Qualify
A successful candidate for a Resident Assistant position at Boston College will be open minded and enjoy working with diverse groups of people. Candidates must demonstrate leadership, interpersonal skills, and a commitment to diversity.
Applicants must:
- Have at least a 2.5 GPA
- Be in good disciplinary standing
- Be enrolled as a full-time student for the term you are applying for
- Accept graduate program offer to receive consideration (incoming graduate students)
- Attend a mandatory information session for incoming R.A.s (dates and times listed below)
Apply
The application will take approximately 20-30 minutes to complete and will require demographic information, a résumé, and a response to a creative prompt. Please note that the application is not complete until applications finish their virtual interview and select a time slot for a second round interview in-person.
If you need help creating, updating, or revising your résumé, please feel free to work with the Career Center.
If you have a medical need requiring a housing accomodation, please register and submit your request with Disability Services as soon as possible in order to ensure timely processing of requests. Requests for accomodations will have no bearing on hiring decisions.
Interview
Becoming an RA is a competitive process. All candidates will complete an initial virtual interview as part of the initial application process. Candidates will then receive a second round, 30-minute in-person interview. We encourage applicants to speak with a Resident Director or Resident Assistant about the process.
For more information on interviewing, check out the Interview Skills section of the Career Center website.
Resident Assistant Information Session Dates
Attending an information session is required to apply to become an RA
9/5 at 11 A.M., Vanderslice Cabaret Room | 10/9 at 1:00 P.M., Vanderslice Cabaret Room |
9/10 at 5:30 P.M., Higgins 225 | 10/15 at 12:00 P.M., Vanderslice Cabaret Room |
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| 9/23 at 6:00 P.M., Law School East 200 | 10/28 at 5:00 P.M., Gasson 305 |
| 10/1 at 11 A.M., Vanderslice Cabaret Room | 10/29 at 4:00 P.M., Vanderslice Cabaret Room |
Hear From Current RAs
Susan Cohen
R.A., Walsh Hall
"I was drawn to the RA position because of its positive impact on the Boston College residential experience. I wanted to be a welcoming and dependable presence for others. The position has allowed me to be both a role model and source of support for residents. It’s truly such a rewarding experience!"
Eugene Lee
R.A., Duchesne Hall
"I applied to be an RA because of the community that came with the job. I believe that BC has pockets of communities all over campus, and being an RA is just one of those communities. That community not only includes your residents, but also your fellow RAs which I have grown to appreciate and love. "
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Mei Dasgupta
R.A., Keyes Hall
"I love being an RA because I get the chance to help my residents feel safe and welcome! As an RA in a first-year area, I really enjoy helping freshmen navigate their college experience and supporting them through the transition. Watching them grow more confident and start to feel at home on campus is what makes the role so special to me!"
Faithlin Hunter
R.A., Reservoir Apartments
"Being an RA means being a fundamental building block to the creation of community across campus. I think it is most rewarding when you see your previous residents around campus and can still connect over things you talked about--even perhaps years ago--when they lived in your building. It reminds you that even small conversations can make a large impact on students' sense of belonging!"
Michael O’Callaghan
R.A., 66 Commonwealth Avenue
"I really enjoy the programs I have the chance to create for my residents. The way that it brings the community I’m a part of together is really fulfilling. I like being an RA for the chance to make an impact on as many people as possible with my time at BC."
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Jacob Bojito Rios
R.A., Ignacio Hall
"I've been an RA for 4 years now. From going to Red Sox games with residents to celebrating the small day-to-day accomplishments, this has been a very fulfilling experience. Whenever a resident writes me a message or a letter or even just tells me in person that I have made their time here at BC better by being their RA, those interactions stay with me more than anything!"
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Yavuz Damkaci
R.A., Keyes Hall
"What I’ve loved most about being an RA is getting to work with such an incredible team. They’ve been supportive, encouraging, and always able to bring humor into even the busiest days. Having that kind of community has made the role so fulfilling, and I feel really lucky to be part of it."
