Resident Advisors are upper level students that provide programming to residents of their floors, as well as advice and counseling. The staff selection process begins each October. Programs Hall governments are standard programs. The Residence Halls Association is a very active student government that includes representation from all residence halls. There are also hall-specific student councils.
Some residence halls have special first year and two-year living programs.
Michigan Learning Communities are a major educational focus within University Housing and many academic departments and programs. Recreation buildings are located on Central Campus and North Campus with extensive offerings. South Quad offers its own exercise facility. All halls have TV lounges. Many offer game rooms and equipment.