RA Unit

What are the people and places SWAN encapsulates? This page details how many people and how many dorms there are in the NYU residential life system. It also details the responsibilities and impact RAs have on the NYU community.

What Is An RA?

An RA (resident assistant) as defined by NYU in the RA role profile, is

"a leader and resource for the residents in the community -- largely focusing on community development, being a referral agent and intellectual leader within the hall with a primary purpose of creating a sense of belonging."

This definition, while being true in the simplest form, lacks the complexity of the RA role.

RAs are the backbone of residential life; they curate a sense of belonging in halls, create and plan events, and are mentors and support systems for residents. Without RAs devotion and commitment to their job there would be no NYU community. They create a safe space and foster a welcoming environment for residents to explore new opportunities and places.

RA Role Profile

Where Do RAs Work

There are approximately 272 undergraduate RAs at NYU spread out between NYU's 21 residential halls. Below is a list of every undergraduate NYU dorm along with how many RAs work there and the ratio of residents to RA.

Alumni Hall

Approximately 450 residents
8 Ras
1 RA per floor
Resident to RA ratio 56:1

Brittany Hall

Approximately 579 residents
14 RAs
1 RA per floor
Resident to RA ratio of 41:1

Broome Street

Approximately 300 residents
9 RAs
1 RA per floor
Resident to RA ratio 33:1

Carlyle Court

Approximately 740 residents
12 RAs
1 RA per floor
Resident to RA ratio 66:1

Clark Street

Approximately 500 residents
10 RAs
1 RA per floor
Resident to RA ratio 50:1

Coral Towers

Approximately 400 residents
8 RAs
1 RA per floor
Resident to RA ratio 50:1

Founders Hall

Approximately 700 residents
25 RAs
1 RA per floor
Resident to RA ratio 28:1

Gramercy Green

Approximately 900 residents
20 RAs
1 RA per floor
Resident to RA ratio 45:1

Greenwich Hall

Approximately 320 residents
7 RAs
1 RA per floor
Resident to RA ratio 45:1

Lafayette Hall

Approximately 1,100 residents
16 RAs
1 RA per floor
Resident to RA ratio 68:1

Lipton Hall

Approximately 700 residents
15 RAs
1 RA per floor
Resident to RA ratio 46:1

Othmer Hall

Approximately 400 residents
12 RAs
1 RA per floor
Resident to RA ratio 33:1

Palladium Hall

Approximately 960 residents
20 RAs
1 RA per floor
Resident to RA ratio 48:1

181 Mercer

Approximately 400 residents
12 RAs
1 RA per floor
Resident to RA ratio 33:1

Rubin Hall

Approximately 680 residents
13 RAs
1 RA per floor
Resident to RA ratio 52:1

Second Street

Approximately 300 residents
6 RAs
1 RA per floor
Resident to RA ratio 50:1

Seventh Street

Approximately 90 residents
2 RAs
1 RA for 2 floors
Resident to RA ratio 45:1

Sixth Street

Approximately 200 residents
6 RAs
1 RA for 2 floors
Resident to RA ratio 33:1

Third North

Approximately 950 residents
29 RAs
1 RA per floor
Resident to RA ratio 32:1

University Hall

Approximately 606 residents
14 RAs
1 RA per floor
Resident to RA ratio 43:1

Weinstein Hall

Approximately 600 residents
15 RAs
1 RA per floor
Resident to RA ratio 40:1

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