Office of Residential Education
Residential Education (Res Ed), in partnership with the Office of Residential and Dining Services (RDS), support students' academic and personal growth by providing safe communities that foster meaningful relationships and create opportunities for learning outside of the classroom.
The Residential Experience
Housing at Stevens is far more than just a "dorm" with four walls and a roof. Living in our residential communities provides opportunities to form bonds, smooth transition from home to college and from year to year, and build and maintain friendships for life. Our Residential Education staff is available to support you as you live side by side with students in different majors and from different backgrounds and provides a space to make connections, meet collaborators, and learn more about yourself while living away from home.
Resident Engagement
The professional and student staff in Residential Education utilize a curricular approach to enhance the experience of living at Stevens, both on campus and within leased housing. The development of this residential curriculum is founded in theory and supports the goals, missions, and values of Stevens, the Department of Student Affairs, and the Office of Residential Education. At the core, it is designed to intentionally support student learning, both in and outside of the classroom, and utilize staff as not only a resource for students but also educators as well.
All are welcome to participate in programs offered by the Office of Residential Education. Stevens does not discriminate against any person on the basis of sex, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or gender expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Residential Education Values
Through intentional connections and innovative programming, the residential experience inspires personal development, and academic engagement, to develop engaged citizens during their time at Stevens and beyond.
Personal Development is the students’ process of continued exploration from self-awareness towards self-authorship. Through this process, students will be able to identify and express their own values and beliefs to develop a sense of belonging at Stevens. These skills will also allow students to create a support system to aid in their academic and personal successes as well as build and maintain meaningful relationships.
Academic Engagement refers to the students’ opportunity to guide their own curricular experience. Through this process, students will take responsibility for their own learning by identifying and utilizing resources that will support their academic success, and ultimate career goals.
2026-2027 Resident Assistant Selection Overview
Are you passionate about building community, supporting your peers, and growing as a leader? The Resident Assistant (RA) role offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on campus. RAs serve as mentors, connectors, and problem-solvers within their residential communities while gaining valuable skills in leadership, communication, crisis response, and event planning. Learn more about RA Selection below, and take the first step toward a rewarding and transformative experience.
The Resident Assistant application for the 2026-2027 academic year officially launches on October 9, 2025! In order to receive the link for the application, students must attend one of four Information Sessions where you will learn more about the RA role, how to navigate the online video application, and review important dates in the selection process.
2026-2027 RA Selection Timeline & Information
Interested candidates are required to attend one information session in order to receive the link to the application. All information sessions can be found on Ducklink: Campus Wide, Office of Residential Education. Only students who will be an undergraduate in the 2026-2027 year are eligible to apply (graduate students are not eligible to apply).
1. Thursday, October 9th from 4:00pm-5:00pm in UCC Tech Flex
2. Wednesday, October 15th from 6:00pm-7:00pm on Zoom
3. Tuesday, October 21st from 11:00am-12:00pm in UCC Tech Flex
4. Monday, October 27th from 2:00pm-3:00pm in Bissinger, Howe Center 4th Floor
Please see below for the RA Selection timeline for the 2026-2027 cohort:
October 9, 2025: Application Opens
October 9, 2025: RA Info Session #1 4:00-5:00pm (TechFlex)
October 15, 2025: RA Info Session #2 6:00-7:00pm (Zoom)
October 21, 2025: RA Info Session #3 11:00am-12:00pm (TechFlex)
October 27, 2025: RA Info Session #4 2:00-3:00pm (Bissinger)
November 9, 2025: Application Closes at 11:59pm
Additional Timeline Information
November 25, 2025: Second Round Invitations Sent - candidates sign up for 30-minute in-person interview by December 3
December 6 & 7, 2025: RA Second Round Interviews – candidates will have one 30-minute interview scheduled between 9:00am-5:00pm (in-person).
December 31, 2025: Fall Semester Grade and Conduct Checks – candidates with current student conduct sanctions or below a 3.0 semester and/or cumulative GPA are not eligible to continue in the selection process
February 6, 2026: Resident Assistant Position Offers Sent
February 13, 2026: Candidates must accept/decline offer by 12:00pm (EST)
While our website offers a breadth of information about the Stevens residential experience, you can always contact us directly. Our staff are available in-person in our main office, as well as satellite offices, virtual meetings, or via phone and email.
The Office of Residential Education is located in Harries Hall, Room N-0103.
You can call us at 201.216.8990.
If you have questions about housing assignments, meal plans, and/or billing, please contact our partners, The Office of Residential and Dining Services at 201.216.5128 or via email at rds@stevens.edu.