Residence Life Team

The Residence Life Office is dedicated to the happiness and well-being of all students in residence. Because of this, we have staff members who work and live in residence as supports for other students. These staff members are broken into three groups, Residents Assistants, an Academic Resident Assistant, and Dons. These positions are described below.

Resident Assistant:

Every floor is represented by a Resident Assistant (or RA). The RA is your source of information and support. RAs are extensively trained to ensure a smooth residence experience. A Resident Assistant is on duty in every building from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. weeknights and weekends. A schedule of this duty is posted on your Resident Assistant’s door.

Resident Community Assistant:

The Residence Community Assitants (RCA) are students dedicated to supporting the academic and community success of students in residence. The RCAs can support students one-on-one, in group programming or through other residence-based initiatives. Some areas where the CRAs can support students include study skills, time management skills, interpersonal skills or practical community skills (laundry, cooking, etc.). Please contact the CRAs at acra@msvu.ca.

Cross-Trained Resident Assistant:

The Cross-Trained Resident Assistants (CTRA) are students dedicated to supporting different areas on campus when needed. They are there to step in whenever needed and can help students navigate to other resources, staff members, and answer questions about campus activities.

Don:

Every residence at MSVU is supported by a Don who in turn supervises the RAs. The Dons are experienced Residence Life Staff who are available in case of emergencies or serious problems. All Dons are also available to support any students who are in need.

 

Become a Residence Assistant

New Residence Assistant applications for the academic year 2024-2025 are NOW CLOSED! Stay tuned for applications for the 2025-2026 Academic year which will open late December 2024.