What is an R.A.?
R.A. stands for Resident Assistant. An R.A. is a student that lives in a university residential facility and acts as a resource for the students on their floor or in their area of the building. RAs play a key role in creating an environment for students that is conducive to academic, personal and social growth. RAs develop social, academic and cultural activities for their residents. A RA is a friend, resource, mentor, role model and community leader in their hall.