RHA Executive Board
Pictured from left to right: Sadie West, Shelby Morlock, Alea Stevenson, Emily Dempsey, Baylee Hix, and Madison Pitts

The Residence Hall Association (RHA) serves as the voice for students who live within the residence halls on campus. RHA is the second largest student organization at Texas Tech University, representing every student who lives on campus. RHA provides many programs and activities to enhance the living environment in the residence halls and to encourage the exchange of ideas. There are many opportunities to make lifelong friendships as well as create useful networks of contacts through the university's professional staff and university administration.

Signature Events

RHA is proud to be an active member of the campus community and hosts a variety of highly anticipated signature events throughout the year.

Raider Welcome
RHA will host several events during this welcome period to campus in the Fall semester in conjunction with Texas Tech Student Involvement. Events vary from year to year.
Say Hey RHA
A week of events that showcases RHA and everything the organization can do for residents. Specific events vary from year to year but can include things like a movie screening, Karaoke, trivia, t-shirt tie-dying, etc.
Homecoming
All the residence halls are involved with Texas Tech's Homecoming week by creating Spirit Boards that are judged in their own category. These are large wooden boards that are displayed on 18th street and are painted by each residence hall that incorporate the Homecoming theme and Texas Tech pride.
SafeTreat
This event allows the community to trick or treat inside the residence halls. Residents collaborate to decorate, create games and engage with guests to create a safe and fun Halloween evening.
Corn Maze
Hosted in collaboration with the Student Activity Board. The organizations provide free transportation and admission to At'l Do Farms, where students can engage in Fall fun.
Carol of Lights
This is one of the university's largest traditions and something very special that RHA has a hand in planning. This event is dedicated to ringing in the holiday season and includes a ceremony where the lights of campus are turned on.
Winter Raider Welcome
RHA will host several events during this welcome period to campus in the Spring semester in conjunction with Texas Tech Student Involvement. Events vary from year to year.
Drag Show
This event includes professional, local, and student drag performances. The purpose is to expose students to drag culture and the LGBTQIA+ community in a safe environment.
Spring Fling
Hosted in collaboration with University Recreation and allows students to celebrate the end of the academic year, play games and sports, and enjoy food and each other's company.

Committees

RHA has five different committees that are chaired by an intern and an RHA Executive Member. These committees are predominately made up of specific representatives from all 10 Complex Councils. Each committee is responsible for programming, engaging in a service project, and implementing a recognition event each semester. The committees are as follows:

Cleaning Up The Environment (CUTE)
- CUTE Club is focused on sustainability initiatives within the residence halls.
Guns Up Forevermore Scholarship Campaign (GUFM)
- Guns Up Forevermore is responsible for the promotion of the scholarship campaign and the creation of various marketing and promotional items for RHA.
TechSafe
- Tech Safe is responsible for all health and safety initiatives within the Residence Halls.
Leadership Inclusion Team (LIT)
- Leadership Inclusion Team is responsible for diversity and social justice initiatives on campus.
Complex Council Membership Development (CCMD)
- The Leadership Inclusion Team is responsible for diversity and social justice initiatives on campus.

Get Involved

Getting involved with RHA is easy! Below are the top ways you can start engaging with RHA today.

Get Involved with your Complex Council
Every Residence Hall has its own individual Complex Council that provides a variety of programs and serves as the students' voice to the hall staff. Joining your Complex Council is an excellent way to get involved on campus and develop leadership skills. To get involved with your Complex Council, contact your assigned Graduate Hall Coordinator. If you are not sure who to contact, visit your hall office.
Apply for an RHA Internship
RHA offers six internship opportunities in the fall semester. RHA Interns have an opportunity to meet other student leaders on campus, work closely with the RHA Executive Board and gain excellent leadership skills. Follow RHA on social media to find out when applications open.
Join one of the Five RHA Committees
RHA offers five unique committees ranging from environmentally focused initiatives to raising social justice and diversity awareness, to find innovative idea to keep our students safe and healthy. To inquire about getting involved email us at rha.ttu.edu.
Attend any RHA Event
RHA hosts programs and events throughout the academic year and would love to see you there. Check out the calendar of events here!