Residence Life Application Timeline
January 22, 2025 | Applications Due by 5:00pm (will be submitted online) for Returning Student Leader Applicants
January 31, 2025 | Applications Due by 5:00pm (will be submitted online) for New Student Leader Applicants
February 8, 2025 | Practical Interview (10:00am - 12:00pm)
February 18-26, 2025 | Individual Interviews will be held at the Residence Life Office (3206 N. 15th)
March 7, 2025 | Position Offers will be emailed
March 13, 2025 l Deadline to Accept Position due by 11:59pm
Important Dates to Remember
Below are training dates you need to be aware of when you consider applying for the student leader position. Due to the importance of these training periods, all student leaders must arrange their travel plans and activities around these dates. Attendance at all training is a REQUIRED part of the leadership agreement for all Residence Life positions.
Fall 2025
Fall Training
Fall Training is rigorous. Training typically runs from 8am-10pm, with responsibilities extending through the new student orientation week. Leaders should prepare to keep all these dates free of outside commitments.
- Return to campus on August 13, 2025 by 5pm
- Begin Training on August 13, 2025 at 5pm
- Training concludes on August 29, 2025
Fall Closing
Leaders play a pivotal role in assisting with close-down procedures.
- Leaders are asked to stay and assist with closing through December 20, 2025 at 5pm
Spring 2026
January Training.
Student leaders are brought back early for spring term for additional training.
- Return to campus by 5:00pm on January 14, 2026
- All-day training through January 16, 2026
Spring Closing
Like Fall Closing, we ask our leaders to help us close down the halls for Spring!
- Leaders stay until 5pm on May 11, 2026
Residence Life Application FAQs
Help! All these acronyms! What are the different student leader positions in Residence Life?
Are there separate qualifications or desirable skill-sets preferred for particular positions?
If I am studying abroad Spring 2026, will I still be able to apply?
Where can I go for resumé and cover letter help?
How will interviews be structured?
What if I have a conflict with the individual and/or group interview times?
What does compensation look like for each Residence Life leader position?
Help! All these acronyms! What are the different student leader positions in Residence Life?
- RA – Resident Assistant
- RCC – Resident Community Coordinator (applies to Houses, Trimble, Thomas, Smith, and Oppenheimer)
- GHC – Greek House Coordinator
- RSA – Resident Student Association
To learn more about the differences between each position, we highly encourage you to attend the Residence Life Meet and Greets and Info Nights.
Are there separate qualifications or desirable skill-sets preferred for particular positions?
Successful student staff in Residence Life all display strong communication skills, ethical decision making, creativity, flexibility, and initiative. These skills are important regardless of specific role. To learn more about specific skills we are looking for in an RA, RSA, RCC, or GHC talk to a current staff member!
What is Fall Training like?
Residence Life training is a fast-past, information filled, two and half week marathon of learning the ins and outs of Residence Life. Students often describe training as long, impacting, and full of making memories with new friends and team members. Our training is extensive and will challenge you to learn more about yourself and others. Training is required for all student leaders, and so you should plan accordingly when making plans for the summer. If you are not available during training times, you should not submit an application.
Training covers:
- Effective communication strategies
- Multicultural competence
- Conflict coaching and conflict management skills
- Time management
- Leadership development
- Ethical decision making and problem solving
- Community building around our Engagement Model
If I am studying abroad Spring 2026, will I still be able to apply?
Yes! Please contact reslife@pugetsound.edu as soon as possible so that we are aware of your situation and can work with you in receiving all necessary information for your application. Read more about applying from abroad.
If I am thinking about studying abroad at some point during the 2025-2026 academic year. Should I still apply for a position in Residence Life?
Although we understand the challenges with various deadlines for applications and decisions regarding summer plans and study abroad opportunities, we ask that all candidates apply in good faith that if offered a position, you would more likely than not make the decision to accept. Students who are still finalizing involvement plans for the 2025-2026 academic year may go through our application process. Students are expected to keep Residence Life updated about their study abroad status as plans are confirmed.
What are the Residence Life Meet and Greets and Info Nights? Do I have to attend these events?
The Residence Life Meet and Greet is an evening event where candidates will have the opportunity to get to know current Residence Life student leaders and full-time staff members in a casual setting. As much as we are excited to see if you are a great fit for us, we want to make sure that Residence Life is a great fit for you! We encourage you to utilize the Meet and Greet to meet several people in order to get a better feel for whether you can see yourself working for Residence Life. We will include interview prep tips and a Q+A, so come with your questions! It will be a fun, friendly, and informative environment. Exact dates, times, and locations are forthcoming.
The Info Nights are more structured evenings where professional staff members and Residence Life student leaders will share their experiences and answer any questions about the position and the application process. More information explaining the various Residence Life positions (RA, RCC, RSA, GHC) will also be presented. Exact dates, times, and locations are forthcoming.
Attendance at the Meet and Greet and Info Nights is highly encouraged, but not mandatory in order to apply.
Where can I go for résumé and cover letter help?
Career and Employment Services (CES) is an excellent on-campus resource. We have also created a resume and cover letter guide to help get you started on preparing your application.
How will interviews be structured?
Candidates will sign up for a half hour interview at the conclusion of their Group Process. You will be asked several questions during that time, trying to gauge your experiences, values, and qualifications for the role. Taking a look at the position description and talking with current leaders will help in the process.
What if I have a conflict with the individual and/or group interview times?
Due to the timeline of our recruitment process, interview concerns will be handled on a case-by-case basis. Please send an email to reslife@pugetsound.edu as soon as possible with the reason for your conflict. The sooner we are aware of your situation, the more likely we will be able to accommodate you.
What does compensation look like for each Residence Life staff position?
Please see the position description for details regarding compensation for each Residence Life student leader position. Details are provided in the application materials, and in the staff position description.
For other inquires please send an email message to reslife@pugetsound.edu.