Hammock Residence Life
Housing

Interested in working with us next academic year?

Join our team at South Dakota Mines as a Resident Advisor (RA) or Residential Tutor (RT) and make a real difference in our campus community! As an RA or RT, you're not just a staff member, but a leader and a peer right where you live. Your role is all about creating a positive and welcoming environment for fellow students, helping everyone feel like they belong, and supporting their academic journey. You'll be the go-to person for advice, organizing fun events, and showing how to make smart choices. Being on our staff is a great chance to grow, help others, and be a key part of our Residence Life family. Join us and be at the heart of our student community!

Our application process for the 2024-2025 academic year is outlined below.

Applying to be a Resident Advisor

The links for applications will go live on the date indicated in the below timeline.
Click here to view the Proposed 2024-2025 RA Position Agreement Proposed changes to the RA position have not yet been finalized.

Date
Event
Wednesday, January 24
Info Session 01 (6:00pm MT, Surbeck Center, McKeel Room)
Thursday, January 25
Info Session 02 (6:00pm MT, Surbeck Center, McKeel Room)
Friday, January 26
Info Session 03 (6:00pm MT, Surbeck Center, McKeel Room)
Friday, January 26
Application, Reference Form & Shadow Night Sign Up Available
Monday, January 29
Shadow Nights Open
Thursday, February 15
Shadow Nights Close
Friday, February 16
Applications Due
Tuesday, February 20
Individual Interviews Open
Friday, Febuary 23
Individual Interviews Closed
Friday, February 23
Reference Due
Wednesday, February 28
Decision Letters Sent
Wednesday, March 06
Yes/No Due to Residence Life
Thursday, March 21
Welcoming Social
Saturday, April 13
Leadership Summit

Applying to be a Residential Tutor

The links for applications will go live on the date indicated in the below timeline.
Click here to view the Proposed 2024-2025 RT Position Agreement Proposed changes to the RT position have not yet been finalized.

Date
Event
Wednesday, January 24
Info Session 01 (6:00pm MT, Surbeck Center, McKeel Room)
Thursday, January 25
Info Session 02 (6:00pm MT, Surbeck Center, McKeel Room)
Friday, January 26
Info Session 03 (6:00pm MT, Surbeck Center, McKeel Room)
Friday, January 26
Application Available
Wednesday, March 06
Applications Due
Wednesday, March 06
Individual Interviews Open
Friday, March 08
Individual Interviews Closed
Friday, March 08
Reference Due
Wednesday, March 14
Residential Tutor Decision Letters Sent
Monday, March 18
Yes/No Due to Residence Life
Thursday, March 21
Welcoming Social
Saturday, April 13
Leadership Summit

2023-2024 IMPORTANT DATES

Winter Break 2023-2024
Residence Halls & Apartments Close
December 14, 2023 at 12:00PM, noon
Residence Halls & Apartments Open
Saturday, January 6, 2024 at 8:00AM
Details available here

First Day of Spring 2024 Classes
Monday, January 8, 2024

Student Staff Hiring Process
January 4, 2024 - March 8, 2024
Timeline for hiring here

Fall 2024 Housing Selection Dates
More information available here
Housing Selection Information Sessions
February 20 - February 21, 2024 (5:00PM MT)
Lottery Numbers Emailed
March 1, 2024
Lottery Application & Exemption Window
March 18, 2024 (7:00AM MT) - March 21, 2024
Lottery Exemptions & Accommodations Due
March 25, 2024 (11:59PM MT)
Housing Application Open for All
March 25, 2024 (7:00AM MT)

Spring Break 2024
Residence Halls Close
Rocker Square Apartments Remain Open
March 9, 2024 - March 17, 2024
Details available here

May Closing 2024
Residence Halls & Apartments close
Non-graduating students
May 4, 2024 at 12:00PM, noon
Eligible graduating students
May 5, 2024 at 5:00PM