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RA applications for the 2026-2027 school year will be available starting February 1st.

New RA applicants can fill out an application via Google Form starting February 1st.

Current RAs can fill out the returning RA application via Google Form starting February 1st.

New AND Current RA applications are due February 15th, 2026 at 11:59pm.

Make sure to talk to your RA or Lead RA to find out more about what it means to be a Resident Assistant.

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Group Process Interview: TBD

Individual Interview: TBD

RA Application Timeline

February 1st - RA Application Opens

February 5th - Informational Interest Meeting, 9:00-10:00 PM, Location TBD

February 10th- Informational Interest Meeting, 9:00-10:00 PM, Location TBD

February 12th - Meet and Greet with Current Res Life staff, 9:00 -10:00 PM, Residence Life Office (Hederman/Gunter Lobby)

February 15th - Application Due, by 11:59 PM 

February 16th & 17th - Group Processing Interview (First-time applicants only)

February 17th-20th -Current RA Interviews

February 23rd - March 2nd - First-time Applicants - Individual Interviews, Residence Life Office

March 6th - Decisions Announced 

2026-2027 RA Time Commitments

August- Fall RA Training

November- Thanksgiving Closedown

December- Christmas Closedown

January- Spring Move In

March- Spring Break Closedown

May- Summer Closedown

If you are hired as a Resident Assistant, you will not be able to work another on-campus job or serve with Crew. 

By accepting an RA position, you are agreeing to NOT participate in a large leadership role (i.e. president, vice president, rush or follies chair) in either a Club or Tribe.

How to Submit Your References 

In order to apply to be an RA for 2026-2027 academic year, you will need to submit 2 references. This is true if you are a new applicant or a current Resident Assistant. See below for the information about what references we need from you.

New applicants: 

  • An MC faculty, MC staff member, or mentor of Mississippi College
  • Any current Resident Assistant/Lead RA for the 2025-2026 school year 
  • A previous employer or mentor outside of Mississippi College (CANNOT be a family member)

Current Resident Assistants:

  • Lead Resident Assistant for the 2025-2026 school year 

Copy the link below and send it to the persons you would like to fill out your references. References are due at the same time your applications are due (2/14/25). Please remember to follow up with your references to be sure that they completed the Google Form. They will receive a “receipt” in their email inbox to confirm that they have completed the reference form.

New Applicants: Send this form to your references: TBD

Current RAs: It is your responsibility to ask your Lead RA, in person, to fill out a reference form. They will already have the reference form, you just need to find a time to speak with them in person to request a reference.


REMEMBER

By accepting an RA position, you are agreeing to not participate in a large leadership role (i.e. president, vice president, rush or follies chair) in either a Club or Tribe. 


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