What We Do
The Residence Hall Association's (RHA) purpose is to be a visible and active organization that will enhance the university experience.
RHA is a voice for and of the students, and serves as an advocate for positive and effective change within the residential campus community.
RHA sponsors and leads open forums, supportive team-building programs, and promotes participation in the greater community with enthusiasm and pride.
RHA promotes resident student leadership development by serving as a supportive Executive Board for each residence hall's Community Council (CC).
Community Councils include:
- Dominion & France House
- Gresham & Foundation House
- ODU Inn
- Owens House
- Powhatan
- Rogers
- Scotland & England House
- University Village & Nusbaum
- Virginia & Ireland House
- Whitehurst Hall
Why join the Residence Hall Association
- Advocate for your community
- Gain leadership skills
- Communicate efficiently with others
- Enhance teamwork skills
- Achieve time management skills
- Grow both professionally and personally
- Coordinate meetings and community experiences for residents
- Interact with other residents in your community
- Improve time management skills
To hold a position in RHA, applications are accepted at the beginning of the academic year. If you are interested in joining RHA or a community council, please visit us on MonarchLink.
Our Past Initiatives & Programs
- Visitor Policy Adjustment of Hours
- Virginia Beach Food Tour
- RHA Sponsored Community Cookout
- RHA Movie Night at Greenbrier
- Campus Climate surveys
- Bucket List Challenge
- Town Hall Forums
- HRL Late Night Breakfast
- Uno Challenge
- Color Me Mine