Residence Hall Association

Community Starts Here

The Residence Hall Association (RHA) is the student leadership and advocacy organization for students living in CU Boulder residence halls. 

Through Community Councils (CoCos), students have opportunities to create programs, advocate for their peers, develop leadership skills, and shape the residential experience. Whether planning events, building traditions, addressing student concerns, or fostering belonging within residence hall communities, RHA empowers students to make a meaningful impact where they live. 

RHA exists to help students find community, develop leadership skills, and create opportunities that enhance the residential experience for all students. 

Mission & Values

RHA is dedicated to fostering community, advocacy, leadership, and belonging throughout the residence halls. 

Through Community Councils, campus-wide initiatives, and student-led programming, RHA creates opportunities for students to connect with one another, amplify student voices, and contribute to a positive residential experience. 

Community

Creating welcoming and connected residential communities where students feel a sense of belonging. 

Leadership

Developing student leaders through hands-on experiences, collaboration, and service. 

Advocacy

Representing student voices and promoting positive change within residential communities. 

Inclusion

Creating environments where all students feel respected, supported, and valued. 

Engagement

Providing meaningful opportunities for students to become involved in their communities. 

Tradition

Building memorable experiences and programs that strengthen hall identity and residential pride. 

Program Experience

Community Councils (CoCos)

Community Councils are student government bodies within each residence hall and are open to all students living in the halls. 

Students can run for an executive board leadership position or participate as community members. Community Councils create events, advocate for student needs, develop hall traditions, and build connections among residents. 

Being involved in a Community Council provides opportunities to: 

  • Develop leadership skills 
  • Plan and facilitate events 
  • Advocate for residents 
  • Collaborate with peers and campus partners 
  • Build community within residence halls 
  • Create positive change in the residential experience 

Community Councils are the foundation of RHA and serve as the primary way students become involved in residential leadership. 

Programs & Events

Community Councils and RHA work together to provide programs that strengthen residential communities and create opportunities for connection. Programs may include: 

  • Welcome events 
  • Community-building activities 
  • Hall traditions 
  • Educational programs 
  • Social events 
  • Advocacy initiatives 
  • Collaborative campus events

Leadership Development

Students participating in RHA gain experience in: 

  • Event planning 
  • Team collaboration 
  • Communication 
  • Community building 
  • Student advocacy 
  • Project management 
  • Inclusive leadership 

These skills prepare students for future leadership opportunities both on campus and beyond. 

Community & Member Resources

  • Interested in becoming a Community Council leader?  Applications for Community Council positions open on August 14 and provide students with an opportunity to become directly involved in leadership, advocacy, and community-building within their residence hall.  Applications close September 3rd. 
  • Governing Documents

How to Get Involved

The RHA meets weekly on Wednesdays in the Kittredge Multiple Purpose Rooms. Email rha_dld@colorado.edu for more information on how to get involved.