Get Involved

Enter the RA Island via one of the information sessions happening between October 21 and December 4, 2024.

Attending at least one information session is required to apply.

Applications will open in November. Exact dates will be provided at our information sessions. View our posters around campus, the Residential Life FITLink, or contact [email protected]  for more information.

Become an RA

Resident Assistants (RAs) serve as significant peer leaders on campus and are an integral part of the FIT Residential Life Team. The primary responsibilities of an RA are:

  • serve as a mentor
  • facilitate development of the residence hall community
  • enhance the development of residents
  • serve as a role model at all times

An RA serves as a representative of the Office of Residential Life.

Qualifications

  • Full-time undergraduate student status throughout the application and employment
  • A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher
  • Good judicial standing with the college
  • Attendance at weekly staff meeting and periodic in-service trainings on Tuesday evenings and one-on-one meetings with a supervisor two times a month
  • RAs must be return to campus early and depart late to assist with hall openings and closings
  • Avoid scheduling outside work or other activities during dates and times that could possibly conflict with RA commitments

Compensation 

  • room and board 
  • meal plan

How to Apply

Attending an RA information session is required, and designed to help prepare you for the application. You will receive the application link after attending an information session. 

View our RA information session schedule on the Residential Life FITLink for details on session dates and locations. You must be logged into your FIT account to access this information.