Traditional-style living centers are co-ed living centers for first-year students. These buildings provide the traditional, or "true" college experience, fostering a relationship-building sense of community. It’s common to see room doors propped open, hear music playing, residents chatting across the hall, and hanging out or studying in the lounges.

Although these buildings have community-style bathrooms, we offer private shower rooms that have a toilet, shower, and sink. These buildings are located near Kleiner Commons, the tutoring center, Fresh Food Co., Fuel, and Mackinac Hall, where most freshmen have classes. 

Meet your fellow residents and your RA at your first floor meeting! The first floor meeting will be the evening of your scheduled move in. See your RA boards in your building for a specific date and time.

Resident Assistants (RAs) are sophomore-level or higher, undergraduate and graduate students who live on-campus. There is at least one RA on every floor of each living center. They contribute to a positive community living experience by serving as a campus resource for first-year students, and by coordinating social and academic activities for residents. RA staff members serve in the HRL duty rotation and are extensively trained in crisis management, facilities management, campus policies/student code of conduct, and student development.

Community Directors (CDs) are professional staff members who have a Master's degree in student affairs. CDs are live-in staff members and they assist in the daily operations of residential communities. These operations include administrative duties, managing conduct, supervising an RA staff, and providing support to residential students. CD staff members serve in the HRL duty rotation and have extensive experience in crisis management, facilities management, campus policies/student code of conduct, and student development.

Olivia Robach

Mentor Resident Assistant 

Major: Political Science

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Olivia Robach is currently a Junior at GVSU studying Political Science. She’s 19 years old with two other triplet sisters that also attend GVSU and a 17 year old sister. She also has 19 year old triplet step siblings (2 girls, 1 boy) and an 11 year old step brother. Outside of school, Olivia mostly spends her time working or with her boyfriend. She loves GVSU and cannot wait to be part of its amazing RA community!!

Amanda Anka

First Year Resident Assistant 

Major: Health Informatics 

Pronouns: She/Her

Amanda is an international student from Ghana. This is her first time leaving her home country since she was born. She enjoys reading and ranting about books. She seems rather reserved, but she has a great personality.

Masego Seamogano

Mentor Resident Assistant 

Major: Accounting

Pronouns: She/Her

Masego is an international student from Botswana pursuing her Master's in Accounting with a minor in Data Science. She volunteers as the Vice Finance Chair for Alternative Breaks, Academic Relations Committee member for Internal Auditors for Detroit Chapter and a Candidate for Peter. C Cook Leadership Academy. Besides school, Masego enjoys travelling, meeting new people and watching true crime documentaries.

Jeremiah Wafer

Mentor Resident Assistant 

Major: Computer Engineering 

Pronouns: He/Him/His

Jeremiah is a frankly a nerd that goes his own pace. He's an engineering major and is into many things. He plays dnd, read comics, plays video games, and vibes to music almost every day.

Lauryn Tyler

First Year Resident Assistant 

Major: Psychology

Pronouns: She/Her

Lauryn is a first year Resident assistant with 8 years of experience in teacher aiding and mentoring. She enjoys building connections with others and is excited to meet you all. Overall she is looking forward to this upcoming academic year!

Brendan Webster

First Year Resident Assistant 

Major: Education/Group Social Studies

Pronouns: He/Him

Brendan is a fourth-year student from east Michigan who has a passion for learning and inspiring others. As an education major, Brendan hopes to motivate younger generations of people to appreciate and value education, while also becoming the best version of themselves that they can be. As he enters his final few semesters at GVSU, Brendan is hoping to be able to make more connections and impacts in his community, and is looking forward to being an RA for the upcoming year.

Joachim Kuleafenu

First Year Resident Assistant 

Major: MS in Applied Computer Science

Pronouns: He/Him

Joachim Kuleafenu is a graduate student at GVSU pursuing an MS in Applied Computer Science.
He hails from Ghana, and his favorite place on campus is the recreational center. Joachim became an RA because he wanted to contribute to making on-campus residence a safe, serene, and thriving environment for all.