CMU Pre-College Programs (S)RA Application

CMU Pre-College Programs (S)RA Application Form

Summer 2026 (Senior) Resident Assistant
All (S)RA Applicants must comply with the following qualifications:
- Must be a rising second, third, or fourth-year student at Carnegie Mellon University
- Achieve and maintain a minimum 2.0 QPA
- Must be in and maintain good disciplinary standing with CMU (During the selection process, a Community Standards record check will be completed.)
- Have previous or transferrable experiences of being an RA/camp counselor and/or working with high school students
Prior to completing this application, please be sure to review the job description on the Pre-College Programs website.

This application determines whether or not you will be contacted for an interview, so please take the time to complete it thoughtfully.

Please Note: to complete the application, you will have to provide two references and your current resume.

If you have any questions about the responsibilities associated with the position or the selection process, please contact pclife@andrew.cmu.edu.

*If you have been employed by the Office of Pre-College Programs in the past, employment for subsequent summers is not guaranteed.
I have read and I understand the above information and instructions.*

Yes
Step 1: PERSONAL INFORMATION
Full Name*

First NameLast Name
Cell Number*
Preferred Name/Nickname*
Pronouns:*
Andrew ID:*
example@example.com
Current Cumulative GPA (If you are a first year student or transfer student, please input "0.0" until QPA is made available)*
Date of Birth:

MonthDayYear
Date
CURRENT Year:*
Major *
Home Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Number of semesters you have lived on campus, including the current semester. *
How did you hear about this job opportunity?*
Step 2: LEADERSHIP HISTORY
Please list all of the extracurricular activities and/ or organizations that you are involved in or have been involved in at CMU. *
Please list all of the leadership positions that you have held, currently hold and/or expecting to hold this year. *
Please describe your experience as a member of a team: what role did you play, and how did you contribute to the success of the team? *
Please provide a quote or personal motto that exemplifies who you are and an explanation of why this quote or motto is fitting to you. *
What are some particular aspects about the Pre-College (S)RA position that interest you? How would you hope to grow/what transferrable skills might you want to gain from the experience?*
Please list any commitments or activities that you plan to pursue during the contracted period this summer.
Have you received your ACT 153 clearances through Carnegie Mellon University? This includes PA Criminal History Check, PA Child Abuse Clearance, FBI Background Check within the past 4 years?*

YesNoMaybe/I Don't Know
If you have previously been employed by CMU, please list position(s) and dates of employment here:
Have you applied to or secured any of the following positions for the upcoming academic year? If no, please select "None".

Community Advisor (CA)Resident Advisor (RA)Orientation Leader (OL)Head Orientation Counselor (HOC)Orientation Counselor (OC)None
Step 3: REFERENCES & AUTHORIZATION
Please list 2 NON-FAMILIAL references. ONE REFERENCE MUST be from a faculty/staff member or from a supervisor. A third reference is not required, but will be accepted if you wish to submit one. These references may be contacted if you are chosen as a finalist for the position.

*If you were previously employed by the Office of Pre-College Programs, you may not use any references affiliated with Pre-College Programs.
Reference #1*

First NameLast Name
Phone Number
E-mail*
How do you know this person?*
Reference #2*

First NameLast Name
Phone Number
E-mail*
How do you know this person?*
Reference #3

First NameLast Name
Phone Number
E-mail
How do you know this person?
Do you have a resume you would like to upload?*

YesNo
Upload your resume*

Cancelof
Clearances/Background Check
Act 153 Clearances including PA Criminal History Check, PA Child Abuse Clearance, and FBI Background Check are required for employment with Pre-College Programs. Failure to obtain proper clearances will result in dismissal from the position.

Grade and Judicial Release:
A community standards record check is completed for all students applying to this position. Your permission is required for this part in the application process. Failure to give permission will result in a forfeit from the selection process.

Photo/Media Release:
I grant Carnegie Mellon (and/or those acting on its behalf) permission to photograph, videotape, or record my image, voice and/or name in connection with the Program and to use the resulting materials in university or other publications, social media, websites, CDs, DVDs, and/or other media, for educational and promotional purposes. I hereby waive and release any rights that I may have in said materials.
I understand that clearances and background checks will be required for employment.*

I agree
I verify that I am in good academic and conduct standing with Carnegie Mellon, and give Pre-College Programs permission to verify my status as part of the application process.*

I agree
Photo/Media Release*

I understand and agree to the photo/media releaseI do not agree to the photo/media release
Step 4: SIGNATURE, PRINT, & SUBMIT

By submitting this application, I certify that I have read the Job Description and if selected, I agree to adhere to the expectations regarding job performance and job responsibilities outlined in the Job Description. I understand that Student Affairs may confidentially consult with faculty, staff or other professionals with whom I am connected to gauge their perspective on my readiness to do so.

By agreeing to this statement, I also understand that if hired, I agree to only take on the responsibility of Pre-College during the summer, and I will not be permitted to work any other job or take any classes during the summer, unless otherwise approved by the Assistant Director for Pre-College Student Affairs.

I confirm that everything that I have entered in this application is true to the best of my knowledge.

Digital Signature (Sign your full legal name here):
Electronic Signature*

First NameLast Name
Application Completed*

MonthDayYear
Hour MinutesAM/PM Option
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CMU Pre-College Programs (S)RA Application Form