New RA Application 2025-26

Name*

Date*

Current hall and room number*

Campus mailbox number*

Phone*

Email address*

Year

First

Sophomore

Junior

Senior

Other

Major*

GPA*

Name of faculty/staff reference*

Name of current RA reference*

Have you ever been on academic probation?

Yes

No

Have you had any Student Conduct violations?

Yes

No

If yes, please explain details here and how this may impact being an RA.

Give a brief introduction of yourself and how you decided to attend Bluffton University.*

Why are you interested in becoming a resident advisor?*

What previous experiences have equipped you to fulfill the role of an RA?*

What other outside time commitments will you have next fall and/or spring? (examples; student athlete, internship, on or off campus job, student organization(s), etc.)*

What role(s) does the RA play in the life of residents?*

What are some ways you have observed community being created on your current floor? *

What has been your role in that community or another campus community? *

I have an interest in being considered for which hall(s)?*

I wish to be on a floor with primarily

Returners

New students

I understand that any written evaluations submitted by faculty, staff or students will be confidential and I waive my right to examine and read these documents.

Yes

No

I understand that by submitting my application, I am not guaranteed an interview and that selection for interviews is at the discretion of the residence life professional staff.

Yes

No