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Residence Life and Housing Administration

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Residence Life Handbook

Important information you need to know while living on campus, including policies and procedures that govern residential living. Your understanding and respect for these issues are critical to your success as a residential student.

Student Handbook

Regulations are intended to create sound living and learning conditions for all members of the campus community and to promote an atmosphere that encourages personal integrity. This handbook provides you with an outline of policies and an overview of the standards expected of students.

Linens

Our university residence hall mattresses require twin XL sheets. Residence Hall Linens has specially sized sheets and bedding designed to fit these mattresses — plus all their linens are guaranteed to last your entire college experience!

Care Packages

In addition to the Residence Hall Linens program, you are also able to send your student pre-packaged care packages. This is a great way to surprise your student with a message from home and some extra energy to help them through the semester. For more information feel free to view the Care Package Program website.

Jobs with Residence Life and Housing Administration

Resident Assistants work in a residence hall under the direct supervision of a Residential Fellow. The role of the RA is to work with other staff members to facilitate an environment within the residence hall community that promotes the educational experience of residential living. The RA articulates to the residents the philosophy and policies of the Office of Residence Life and Housing Administration and the university and represents the needs of the students to the administration.

Front Desk Assistants (FDAs) work in a residence hall front desk or area office setting under the supervision of a Residential Fellow. The role of the FDA is to provide excellent customer service and promote safety and security for students living in the residence halls. FDA shift hours in main campus residence halls are between 9 a.m. to 1 a.m. daily and staff are assigned to provide coverage to one primary residence hall.

Residential Desk Assistants (RDAs) work under the direct supervision of an Assistant Director and support the Office of Residence Life and Housing Administration during the summer months (May through August). This position is an integral part of promoting the safety and security of the residence halls during the summer. The RDA assists with the opening and closing of the residence halls and supports summer operations in the residence halls.

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