Welcome to UMBC’s Resident Student Association!

Resident Student Association (RSA) is the primary student organization that was created for the residential student population. We work along Residential Life to advocate for our constituents and create a thriving community in which our residents can prosper.

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Apr
19

Food Town Hall

Do you have concerns about food on campus?

Location

Apartment Community Center : MPR

Date & Time

April 19, 2023, 8:00 pm9:00 pm

Description

RSA is excited to present UMBC students another chance to voice their concerns about food options on campus. Come out and let your concerns or wants be heard by David Glenn!
Apr
14

Location

Online

Date

April 14, 2023 (All Day Event)

Description

The Residential Life Housing Selection Application will open on April 1, 2023 to all eligible students.


In order to be granted the application, which you must submit to participate in Residential Life’s housing selection, you must meet the following eligibility criteria:

  • Must be an undergraduate student, who did not complete a Walker Avenue Apartment’s Housing Selection Application (March 2023).

  • Must be in good financial standing. Students with outstanding student account balances greater than $250 will not be granted access to the application. You should contact Student Business Services to find out how to clear your account balance. Once you clear your account, you should contact the Residential Life Office to request access to the application.

  • Must be a currently enrolled UMBC resident or commuter who completed a “Commuter Pass” with a current resident. We recommend that “Commuter Passes” be submitted no later than April 13, 2023 to ensure our staff can review your request and issue the Housing Selection application to the commuting student before the April 14, 2023 deadline.

  • Students who are not actively enrolled in classes at the time of Housing Selection will not be eligible for participation.


Students who are not eligible or who miss the Housing Selection Application deadline, are invited to submit a General Housing Application. Once submitted, they will be added to a housing waitlist. Waitlist offers will be made throughout the summer and into the academic year, as space permits.

Apr
12

Reslife Roommate Mixer

RSA wants to help you find your future roommates!

Location

Harbor Hall : MPR

Date & Time

April 12, 2023, 8:00 pm9:30 pm

Description

RSA is excited to help all the returning and new residential student find those special roommates. We will have food, drinks, and snacks there along with good vibes! 
Apr
1

Location

Online

Date

April 1, 2023 (All Day Event)

Description

The Residential Life Housing Selection Application will open on April 1, 2023 to all eligible students.


In order to be granted the application, which you must submit to participate in Residential Life’s housing selection, you must meet the following eligibility criteria:

  • Must be an undergraduate student, who did not complete a Walker Avenue Apartment’s Housing Selection Application (March 2023).

  • Must be in good financial standing. Students with outstanding student account balances greater than $250 will not be granted access to the application. You should contact Student Business Services to find out how to clear your account balance. Once you clear your account, you should contact the Residential Life Office to request access to the application.

  • Must be a currently enrolled UMBC resident or commuter who completed a “Commuter Pass” with a current resident. We recommend that “Commuter Passes” be submitted no later than April 13, 2023 to ensure our staff can review your request and issue the Housing Selection application to the commuting student before the April 14, 2023 deadline.

  • Students who are not actively enrolled in classes at the time of Housing Selection will not be eligible for participation.


Mar
10

Location

Online

Date

March 10, 2023 (All Day Event)

Description

The Walker Avenue Housing Selection Application opened on March 1, 2023 to all eligible students.


The Walker Avenue Housing Selection Application will close on March 10, 2023 at 5PM or when 500 individuals have applied, whichever occurs first.


In order to be granted the application, which you must submit to participate in Walker Avenue Apartment’s housing selection, you must meet the following eligibility criteria:

  • Must either be enrolled as a graduate student or be an undergraduate student with 39+ completed credits by March 1, 2023.

  • Must be in good financial standing. Students with outstanding student account balances greater than $250 will not be granted access to the application. You should contact Student Business Services to find out how to clear your account balance. Once you clear your account, you should contact the Residential Life Office to request access to the application.

  • Must be a currently enrolled UMBC resident or commuter who completed a “Commuter Pass” with a current resident. We recommend that “Commuter Passes” be submitted no later than March 9, 2023 to ensure our staff can review your request and issue the Housing Selection application to the commuting student before the March 10, 2023 deadline.

  • Students who are not actively enrolled in classes at the time of Housing Selection will not be eligible for participation.

  • Must be one of the first 500 students to fully submit their Walker Avenue Housing Selection Application, License & $200 Reservation Fee, as space is limited at Walker Avenue. Residents who do not make the cut-off will have the option to:

    • Complete the Residential Life Housing Selection application available April 1, 2023 and participate in Residential Life housing selection, or

    • Complete the General Interest Application on May 2, 2023 to be added to the Walker Avenue waitlist.