Education 391R - S-Resid Educ & Comm Dvlpmnt
1:00AM 1:00AM
The purpose of this course is to provide a learning community for all students to discuss the value of, importance in, and skills to contribute to positive social change as a student leader in the residence halls at UMass Amherst.
This course is required of all students interested in applying for the Resident Assistant (RA) and Peer Mentor (PM) position. To meet eligibility requirements for the RA or PM positions, candidates must successfully Pass this course prior to the start of their employment duties and dates.
RA/PM applications for Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 are already closed. This course is restricted to students interested in applying for the RA/PM position for the 2026-2027 academic year who are unable to take this course during the Spring 2026 semester.
The class is a 1-credit, in-person course that meets for two hours over the course of 8 weeks. Residential Life will offer two sections this Fall 2025.
If you are interested in taking this course, please complete this request form: https://forms.office.com/r/xuTe7NasaV
Priority will be given to students who are unable to take the course during the Spring (i.e. planning to study abroad, having too heavy a course load in the Spring), but we are open to other students if space is available.
If you have questions about the course, please email the EDUC 391R CORE Leadership Team (core@sacl.umass.edu).
If you have questions about the RA or PM position, please visit the RA/PM Selection website (https://www.umass.edu/living/yourplace) or email the RA email (residentassistant@sacl.umass.edu) or the PM email (peermentor@sacl.umass.edu