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RA Selection & Application Process
Apply to be an RA!
Residential Education at the University of South Florida St. Petersburg is recruiting Resident Assistants (RAs) for the 2026–2027 academic year. Resident Assistants are student leaders who serve as a peer resource for residential students living in the residence halls.
2026-2027 APPLICATION INFORMATION & QUESTIONS
- The 2026-2027 RA Applications will open on October 15, 2025 and will close on December 14, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.
- The job application can be filled out via Qualtrics form and more information can also be found on Handshake: USF St. Petersburg - TSE - Resident Assistant.
- The following is required for your application to be completed:
- Your application must be submitted through the Qualtrics form and will not be accepted by email.
- A copy of your resume.
Important Dates
| Application Opens | October 15, 2025 |
| RA Information Session, USC Reef | October 28, 2025 |
| RA Information Session, Virtual | November 3, 2025 |
| Resident Assistant Mixer Event, Osprey MPR | November 5, 2025 |
| RA Information Session, Osprey MPR | November 12, 2025 |
| RA Information Session, Pelican Lobby | November 13, 2025 |
| Application Closes | December 14, 2025 @ 11:59 pm |
| Candidates Notified of Application Status | January 20, 2026 |
| RA Offer Letters Sent | March 6, 2026 |
| Deadline to Accept or Decline | March 13, 2026 |
Important Note: The dates listed above are subject to change. RAs who are selected will have additional dates of mandatory in March and April.