Welcome to the Residence Hall Association.

​The Residence Hall Association (RHA) is the primary student-run governing body that represents the interests of more than 12,500 resident Terrapins at the University of Maryland, College Park. RHA’s 15 hall and area councils advocate for the interests of their peers and build community through fun and informational events, while the RHA Senate passes resolutions regarding campus-related initiatives.​

To get involved, email MarylandRHA@umd.edu or contact your Resident Director! There may still be positions open in your hall.

Relevant News

Spring 2019 Newsletter ​
​Fall 2018 Newsletter
Statement on Golf Course 
Statement on Elkton Mold 

Upcoming Events

September 10 & 11: RHA Elections
September 13: Welcome Reception
September 15: Leadership Training Day
September 24: First Senate

To add these events to your Google Calendar, click here.

We, the resident students of the University of Maryland, in order to give representative voice to our interests and concerns within the University community, do hereby form our Residence Hall Association... "

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​​​RHA's Structure

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​​The Residence Hall Association consists of Hall/Area Councils, the Senate, and the Executive Board. Members of the Hall/Area Councils are elected by the residents in their building(s) to serve in various positions. Two or three of these positions are the Senators, who represent their hall when voting on various campus policy resolutions in the Tuesday night RHA Senates. The executive board, consisting of eight positions and four senators-at-large, oversees the RHA Senate and advises the hall/area councils when necessary.