What is an R.A.?

An R.A. (Residential Advisor) is a student staff member of Residence Life who works and lives in on-campus housing. The R.A. shares the responsibility for implementing the basic goals of Residence Life by promoting individual and community development through educational and social programs. The R.A.'s role consists of several components-including being a campus resource to residents, a peer counselor, a community builder, and assisting with both College and Residential Life policy enforcement. The R.A. reports directly to the Residential Coordinator of the community in which he or she resides and works collaboratively with the Director of Residence Life and the Office Manager. Remember that they are there to help you.

How do I find an R.A.?

An R.A. will be available each night for student assistance.

Founders Green

Please contact the Latrobe House 24-hour security/hospitality front desk at 410.462.7500 and ask for the R.A. on duty. The desk assistant will contact the R.A. on duty and he or she will then contact you.

Meyerhoff House

Please contact the Meyerhoff 24-hour security/hospitality front desk at 443.552.1600. The desk assistant will contact the R.A. on duty and he or she will then contact you.

Mount Royal and Gateway

Please contact the 24 hour security/hospitality desk at Gateway at 410.225.5286. The desk assistant will contact the R.A. on duty and he or she will then contact you.

If you have a non-emergency question or concern, stop by the front desk or the R.A. apartment. Also remember that they are busy students, so if you do not receive an answer fairly quickly, please call, email or stop by the office of the Residential Coordinator for your building. If you still cannot reach a staff member in your community at that point you can also contact Residence Life at (410) 225-2398 or residencelife@mica.edu for assistance.

Parents should always contact the Office of Residence Life at (410) 225-2398 or residencelife@mica.edu.