SAMPLE APPLICATION Eastern Illinois University
Resident Assistant Application
When you submit a completed application you are placed in the “candidate pool” along with other candidates applying for the position. You will be contacted after the deadline has passed.
If you have any questions please consult your hall director. You may also contact Tonia Pittman, RA Search Committee Chair at 217-581-7697 or tjpittman@eiu.edu, with questions or for further assistance.
Date of Application
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First Name
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Middle Initial
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Last Name
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E#
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Gender (M/F)
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Local Phone
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Cell Phone
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Local Address
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Home Address (street, city, st, zip)
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Primary E-Mail
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EIU E-Mail
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Class Rank (FR SO JR SR GR)
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Cumulative GPA (for new freshman & transfer students with no EIU GPA please enter 0.00)
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Majors
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Minors
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Credit hours earned to date
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Credit hours enrolled in this semester MUST HAVE LIVED IN RESIDENCE HALLS FOR 1 SEMESTER BEFORE APPLYING
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Expected graduation (Sem/Year)
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Including this semester,
how many semesters have
you
lived in Residence Halls: (EIU/Other)
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How many semesters are you
interested in holding the RA position
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In what semester and year would you have an
internship, study abroad, student teaching,etc. (if any)
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How did you find out about the RA application process
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Briefly explain your work history (if any) maximum of 250 characters
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Briefly explain your extra
curricular/volunteer history (if any) maximum of 250 characters
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GROUP PROCESS DAY
Friday, January 23
12:00 noon - 3:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Resident Assistant Checklist
I have read and understand the RA Job Description, The Successful RA power point presentation, and sample RA contract.
I will be a full-time EIU student (registered for 12 credit hours or more) in the spring semester. If hired, I will be a full-time EIU student during my term of employment. (Note: Lakeland College of Nursing students are not eligible).
I plan to have 27 credit hours by the start of NEXT fall semester.
I understand that I must have a cumulative GPA 2.45 or higher when grades are posted at the end of this fall semester, and if hired, for my term of employment I understand I must maintain the department's minimum GPA requirement.
(NOTE: Applicants with GPA's of 2.44 or lower when fall grades are posted will not be considered for employment.)
I am in good judicial standing with the university. If not, explain:
Please type in your initials to indicate you agree to the above statements and have to the best of your knowledge, as of today's date, provided full and complete information.
Submit
Please take a moment and review the information you are about to submit. Once this information is submitted the only way to revise your application is to contact Tonia Pittman, RA Search Committee Chair at 581-7690 or tjpittman@eiu.edu.
