New Resident Assistant Selection
Simply attend an information session and complete the online RA application. Once you complete the application, click the "submit" button. Should you experience any difficulties completing the application, please contact Area Director Kerri Golden (kxgolden@salisbury.edu).
Requirements
- Attend one RA Information Session
- Be a full-time undergraduate student
- Minimum 2.50 Cumulative GPA
- Cannot be on any type of University probation and hold the RA position at the same time
- Must have a clean conduct history
- Serve as an RA for the entire academic year
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Must attend the RA class in the spring 2026 semester, cannot be registered for any other classes on Wednesday from 3:00-8:00pm.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering applying for the RA position, here are some questions you may have. Additional questions may be sent to kxgolden@salisbury.edu.
Information Sessions
Information sessions will be offered in person only. .
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
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Wednesday, October 21, 2026 |
1 - 2 p.m. |
Nanticoke Room |
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Friday, October 23, 2026 |
10 - 11 a.m. |
TETC 156 |
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Monday, October 26, 2026 |
10:30 - 11:30 a.m. |
Fulton Hall 111 |
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Tuesday, October 27, 2026 |
5 - 6 p.m. |
Devilbiss Hall 123 |
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Thursday, October 29, 2026 |
3 - 4 p.m. |
Nanticoke Room |
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Tuesday, November 3, 2026 |
2 - 3 p.m. |
SGS Classroom |
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Wednesday, November 4, 2026 |
3:30 - 4:30 p.m. |
Nanticoke Room |
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Friday, November 6, 2026 |
11 a.m. - noon |
Devilbiss Hall 123 |
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Monday, November 9, 2026 |
4 - 5 p.m. |
SGS Classroom |
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Wednesday, November 11, 2026 |
5 - 6 p.m. |
Devilbiss Hall 123 |
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Thursday, November 12, 2026 |
11 a.m. - noon |
Nanticoke Room |
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Monday, November 16, 2026 |
10 - 11 a.m. |
TETC 227 |
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Tuesday, November 17, 2026 |
3 - 4 p.m. |
Henson Hall 243 |
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Wednesday, November 18, 2026 |
11 a.m. - noon |
Nanticoke Room |
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Thursday, December 3, 2026 |
10 - 11 a.m. |
Nanticoke Room |
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Friday, Dec 4, 2026 |
1 - 2 p.m. |
TETC 152 |
Timeline for Spring 2026 Applicants (Mid-Year Hire)
- Info sessions begin: Monday, November 3, 2025
- Last Info Session to be considered for Spring Hire: Tuesday, November 18, 2025
- Spring Hire Applications due: Wednesday, November 18 at 11:59 p.m.
- Interviews for Spring Candidates: December 1-5, 2025
- Winter RA Training will take place in January 2026
(Note: Spring hires should also plan on taking the RA Class in the Spring with the Fall 2025 Hires)
Timeline for Fall 2026 Applicants
- Info Sessions Begin: Monday November 3, 2025
- Application Due: Monday, January 19, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
- Interviews: February 2-13, 2026
- Decisions: March 2026
- RA Class Begins: Late March 2026
- Fall Training: August 2026
- Winter Training: January 2027