RECRUITMENT FALL ’26

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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: 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 Residential Life.

  • Step 3: Speech Night | Address your hall neighbors to share your platform 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).

Important Application Dates
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  • Must live in on-campus housing to apply

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

  • Meet the RHA Executive Team!

    Meeting Link (will be updated ASAP)

  • Find out more about Hall Association from your resident director!

    • Unit 1: Unit 1 APR (behind mailroom) @ 6PM-7PM

    • Unit 2: Unit 2 APR (behind mailroom) @ 6PM-7PM

    • Unit 3: Unit 3 APR (under Cafe 3) @ 5PM-6PM

    • Foothill: Foothill Assembly Room @ 6PM-7PM

    • Clark Kerr:

    • Martinez Commons & Stern: Martinez Commons Camphor Lounge (Lobby) @ 7PM-8PM

    • Blackwell:

    • Anchor House: 2nd floor of AH next to the patio @7PM-8PM

  • Last Chance to Apply

    Hall Association Applications Close, this includes HA President, VP of Marketing, Finance, Philanthrophy, Programming, and Representative Positions

  • Introduce yourself and share your drive for the role

    • Unit 1: Unit 1 APR (behind mailroom) @ 6PM-7PM

    • Unit 2: Unit 2 APR (behind mailroom) @ 6PM-7PM

    • Unit 3: Unit 3 APR (under Cafe 3) @ 7PM-8PM

    • Foothill: Foothill Assembly Room @ 6PM-7PM

    • Clark Kerr:

    • Martinez Commons & Stern: Martinez Commons Camphor Lounge (Lobby) @ 7PM-8PM

    • Blackwell:

    • Anchor House: 2nd floor of AH next to the patio @7PM-8PM

  • Begin campaigning within your on-campus community.

  • Last opportunity to drive votes for your campaign.

  • Candidates with highest amount of votes will receive an email offering them their selected position.

  • Welcome to RHA! Celebrate through a dinner with your team and other Hall Association teams, as well as connecting with the Executive Team.

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.