About Us

The Residence Housing Association at Grand Valley State University, a registered student organization situation within and advised by the department of Housing & Residence Life, seeks to build relationships and enhance the residential student experience through leadership, service, and recognition.

RHA serves as the voice of housing, offering a platform to represent the needs and interests of all on campus residents. Students who make RHA part of their GVSU experience gain relevant experience in collaboration, event planning, marketing, and administration while connecting with students from across campus.

RHA is one of 49 affiliated institutions within GLACURH at the regional level and one of 759 affiliated institutions within NACURH at the national level. Members of RHA are eligible to participate in regional and national conferences as part of the GVSU delegation.

Annual Events

RHA sponsors several annual events across campus including:

Welcome Week Programming

Family Weekend Pancake Breakfast

Haunted Arboretum

St. Patrick's Day Programming

Sibs n Kids Weekend Pancake Breakfast

Project Donation

Additional 2021-2022 Efforts Include:

Labor Day Weekend Programming

Lobby Refresh

Previous Years Programming Includes:

Drag Show

President's Ball Salon

Exam Cram Sip 'n Study

ABC's of RHA

GLACURH - Great Lakes Affiliation of College and Residence Halls

OCM - Our Campus Market (Campus Market)

OTM - Of The Month

NACURH - National Association of College and University Residence Halls

NCC - National Communication Coordinator

NRHH - National Residence Halls Honorary

NRHH CC - National Residence Halls Honorary Communications Coordinator

RBC - Regional Business Conference

RHA - Residence Housing Association

RLC - Regional Leadership Conference (GLACURH)