Residential Life at Notre Dame
Introduction
Residential life has a rich tradition at the University of Notre Dame. The University provides opportunities for students to prepare themselves for constructive and responsible living by fostering an environment which recognizes and values the needs of both the individual and the larger community. Life in a residence hall allows students to become responsible community members through the process of intellectual, social, spiritual, and emotional maturation.
Residence Hall Staff
Residential life has a rich tradition at the University of Notre Dame. The University provides opportunities for students to prepare themselves for constructive and responsible living by fostering an environment which recognizes and values the needs of both the individual and the larger community. Life in a residence hall allows students to become responsible community members through the process of intellectual, social, spiritual, and emotional maturation.
Residence Hall Staff
The community-centered life in each hall is guided by the hall’s Rector. Rectors include priests and brothers of the Congregation of Holy Cross, men and women of other religious orders, and lay men and women. Rectors are committed to the growth and development of college students. Each Rector is responsible for selecting and supervising six to eleven staff members and for developing and implementing religious, community-service, social, and educational programs that support the University’s mission.
Two Assistant Rectors comprise the head staff of each residence hall. Generally, Assistant Rectors are Notre Dame graduate students. Assistant Rectors aid the Rector in the administration of the residence hall and its programs.
Resident Assistants (RA) are senior or graduate-level students who are members of the residence hall staff and also members of the Office of Student Affairs. Resident Assistant application packets are available in the Office of Housing beginning in mid-November. Questions regarding specific qualifications for the Resident Assistant position should be directed to your Rector or to the Office of Housing.