{"id":264,"date":"2020-12-07T17:56:12","date_gmt":"2020-12-07T17:56:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ese-tst.syr.edu\/studentliving\/?page_id=264"},"modified":"2024-11-25T19:09:27","modified_gmt":"2024-11-25T19:09:27","slug":"ra-faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/residential-living\/ra-faq\/","title":{"rendered":"RA FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"<div role=\"region\" class=\"accordion\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            How many RA appointments are available across campus?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN\" lang=\"EN\" class=\"TextRun SCXW138567452 BCX9\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW138567452 BCX9\">There are around 176 Residential Living RA positions across North and South Campuses. This is based upon departmental operational needs for the given academic year.<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW138567452 BCX9\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Can I request to be an RA in a specific building or with a specific type of community (first-year or upper-division populations)?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN\" lang=\"EN\" class=\"TextRun SCXW216672093 BCX9\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW216672093 BCX9\">No, you may not.<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW216672093 BCX9\">We do not collect specific placement preference information from our candidates.<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW216672093 BCX9\">Residential Living selects<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW216672093 BCX9\">and places<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW216672093 BCX9\">RAs based on departmental needs and considers the strengths and abilities of<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW216672093 BCX9\">each<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW216672093 BCX9\">candidate.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW216672093 BCX9\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN\" lang=\"EN\" class=\"TextRun SCXW16501933 BCX9\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW16501933 BCX9\">While LLC\/Theme Housing communities are within specific buildings, these may change from year-to-year, and one should not apply for these based on their current building placement.<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW16501933 BCX9\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Can I apply to be an RA if I am planning on studying abroad during the coming academic year?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Yes, you may apply to be an RA if you plan on studying abroad. We ask you to share your possible study abroad plans within the RA Application. We do prefer that new RAs complete the full-year RA Appointment. However, planning to study abroad during your first year does not preclude you from being considered for a new RA appointment.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Should someone receive and accept an RA appointment and then choose to study abroad, we ask that you communicate with Residential Living professional staff to discuss these plans and how they may impact your appointment.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Can I apply to be an RA if I am planning on graduating after the Fall Semester?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN\" lang=\"EN\" class=\"TextRun SCXW225212212 BCX9\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW225212212 BCX9\">Yes, you may apply for the RA appointment<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW225212212 BCX9\">if you are planning on graduating after the Fall Semester. We do prefer that new RAs complete the full-year RA Appointment, however planning to graduate after the Fall Semester does not preclude you from being considered for a<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW225212212 BCX9\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>new<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW225212212 BCX9\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>RA appointment.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW225212212 BCX9\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Can I apply as an incoming transfer student or graduate student?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN\" lang=\"EN\" class=\"TextRun SCXW207291825 BCX9\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207291825 BCX9\">Should they apply by the final application deadline, Residential Living accepts applications from incoming transfer and graduate students who meet the minimum requirements. Incoming transfer\/graduate students must provide proof of on-campus living experience and their current\/recent institution grade point average (GPA) to be considered for the RA Appointment. These candidates should<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"mailto:jstone04@syr.edu\">email Bram Stone<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>prior to submitting an application with the identified documentation.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW207291825 BCX9\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            When will I receive an update regarding my RA Application?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">All applicants will receive an update in late January. This update will indicate whether a candidate will be moved forward within the interview process.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\"><\/span><\/li>\n<li>If one is moved forward to the individual interview experience, they will receive a general application update indicating this and will receive a separate email (@syr.edu) from a Residential Living Residence Director to schedule said interview.<span>\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li>If one is not moved forward for the individual interview experience, they will not be considered for the RA Appointment for the Fall 2025 semester. Should Residential Living determine a need to conduct interviews in Fall 2025 for the Spring 2026 semester, the team will first look to our initial applicant pool to conduct interviews in the Fall 2025 semester.<span>\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            When will I receive a final decision regarding my RA Application?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For those candidates who are moved forward within the process to the individual interview experience, they will receive an application decision by end of day Friday, March 7.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\"><\/span><\/li>\n<li>Residential Living will make first-round\u00a0 offers for LLCRA appointments by end of day Wednesday, Feb. 26. If an LLCRA candidate does not receive an update on this date, they will be considered for the general RA appointment and will receive an update by<span>\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">end of the day\u00a0<\/span>Friday, March 7<span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            What does the RA interview experience look like?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Candidates invited to interview with the Residential Living team will be asked to complete a 45-minute Zoom interview between Monday, Feb. 3 &#8211; Tuesday, Feb. 11.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Interviews will be scheduled and hosted by a Residential Living Residence Director and a Residential Living graduate staff member or current resident advisor.<\/li>\n<li>Interview questions will be shared with candidates in advance of their interview. This is not so that individuals prepare scripted responses but so that individuals can have a better understanding of what to expect and prepare for regarding their interview experience.<span>\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Candidates invited to the interview stage of the process must complete their interview to be considered for the RA Appointment.<\/li>\n<li>After the conclusion of one\u2019s interview, one has completed the application process for the RA Appointment.<span>\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Are RA Information Sessions Required?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p>For the 2025-26 RA Selection process, all candidates must participate in an information session to be considered to have a complete application.<\/p>\n<p>Information sessions will review position information and provide an overview of the selection process. They will help candidates understand the RA appointment and commitment prior to beginning the application process.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Is there no longer a group interview experience for candidates?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN\" lang=\"EN\" class=\"TextRun SCXW71649046 BCX9\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW71649046 BCX9\">As of January 2023,\u00a0 group interviews are no longer conducted.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW71649046 BCX9\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>While Residential Living previously conducted both individual and group interview experiences for candidates, Residential Living has transitioned to only conducting individual interviews.<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW71649046 BCX9\">Candidates who are invited to interview with professional staff only need to participate in that one interview to<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW71649046 BCX9\">complete the RA Application process.<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW71649046 BCX9\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            What if I no longer wish to interview\/be considered for the RA appointment?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN\" lang=\"EN\" class=\"TextRun SCXW34350818 BCX9\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34350818 BCX9\">Should you no longer wish to participate in the interview or be considered for the RA appointment, please<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"mailto:jstone04@syr.edu\">email Bram Stone<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN\" lang=\"EN\" class=\"TextRun SCXW34350818 BCX9\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34350818 BCX9\">to be removed from the application process.\u00a0<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW34350818 BCX9\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            If I apply to a Theme Housing\/LLCRA appointment and I am not selected for one of those specific positions, may I be considered for a general RA appointment?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN\" lang=\"EN\" class=\"TextRun SCXW61551433 BCX9\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW61551433 BCX9\">Yes, if someone is not selected for a\u00a0Theme Housing\/LLCRA, they are also considered for the general RA appointment.<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW61551433 BCX9\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Can I update my Theme Housing\/LLCRA preferences?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN\" lang=\"EN\" class=\"TextRun SCXW23745196 BCX9\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW23745196 BCX9\">After one submits their RA Application, one cannot update\/change any part of their RA Application regardless of whether the deadline has passed. Individuals may not update their preferences for these areas or submit responses for these specific opportunities after their initial application submission.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW23745196 BCX9\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Should I fill out the housing application for the coming academic year?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <ul>\n<li>Please note,\u00a0t<span data-contrast=\"auto\">he housing application deadline is hosted after the date that individuals moving forward within the application process will receive their final application decision.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\"><\/span><\/li>\n<li>If one is not to receive an RA appointment and if living on-campus is required or of interest, candidates are always encouraged to make plans\/take action to live on-campus for the coming academic year.<\/li>\n<li>If one completes the housing application\/deposit and receives that RA appointment, the housing deposit will be refunded to the student&#8217;s account.<span>\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            What are the chances that I will get an RA appointment?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Residential Living is unable to share a definitive answer to this commonly asked question.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Residential Living maintains an alternate list to fill vacant RA appointments throughout the summer and academic year. 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