RECRUITMENT FALL ’26

Our Application Process:

RHA believes in open access to student leadership. We operate on a fully democratic, peer elected model, with no prior government experience required. Every elected role is a full academic year commitment.


ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

UC Berkeley On Campus Residents Only: You must currently reside in on-campus housing to participate.

Unit Specific Leadership: You are only eligible to run for the position to represent the specific residential unit where you currently live.

THE ELECTION PIPELINE

  • Step 1: Single Position Application | Select the specific yearly role in your residential unit that fits your strengths and submit your application.

  • Step 2: ResLife Vetting | On campus residency in your specific unit and candidate eligibility checks are conducted in partnership with Cal Residential Life.

  • Step 3: Speech Night | Address your hall neighbors to share your platform, answer questions, and detail your goals for your living community.

  • Step 4: Campaign and Student Vote | Drive outreach within your hall. Residents vote for candidates in their unit via an official ballot, with top vote getters securing office for the year (3 to 5 Representatives elected per hall, Co Presidents permitted).

Before Applying:

  • Candidates are encouraged to review the specific duties of each Hall Association position. Further details regarding past projects and executive branch functions are available on our leadership page.

  • Candidates may attend scheduled RHA information sessions or sign up for individual coffee chats. Coffee chats serve as a dedicated space to ask specific questions about the application process, candidate eligibility, or role expectations.

  • For additional information regarding candidate eligibility or election guidelines, consult the Election FAQ page, email rha@berkeley.edu, or contact the official Instagram account @berkeleyrha.

Important Application Dates
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  • Hall Association Applications Open, this includes HA President, VP of Marketing, Finance, Philanthrophy, Programming, and Representative Positions

  • Candidates may sign up for a coffee chat with RHA executives to learn more about the club.

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    Foothill
    Clark Kerr
    Martinez Commons & Stern
    Blackwell
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    Unit 2
    Unit 3
    Foothill
    Clark Kerr
    Martinez Commons & Stern
    Blackwell
    Anchor House

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