Campus Housing and Residential Life
The Certified Student Affairs Educator-Campus Housing and Residential Life (CSAEd-HRL) credential is designed exclusively for campus housing and residential life specialists who are mid-level and above, as well as student affairs educators looking to transition into campus housing and residential life specialist and senior-level roles.
Developed by ACUHO-I subject matter experts and built upon the foundation of the core student affairs educator certification (CSAEd), it is a specialty credential for demonstrating continuous learning, competency, and knowledge in established domains which are essential to success in the complex and evolving landscape of campus housing and residential life work.
The campus housing and residential life certification was built upon the foundation of the core student affairs educator certification content. The core student affairs educator certification (CSAEd) is then a required prerequisite to obtain and maintain this specialty certification. Eligible individuals may concurrently apply for the core CSAEd and CSAEd-HRL specialty credentials. Certificants currently holding the core CSAEd credential may also apply for the CSAEd-HRL speciality certification at a separate, later date.
Apply for the CSAEd-HRL!
Applications for the Certification Pilot Program open on September 27 and will be accepted through October 23, 2022 at 11:59 pm (ET). Participation in the pilot program is an exciting opportunity to apply for certification at a reduced rate and be part of the very first group of CSAEd-HRL holders. Learn how to apply here!
Eligibility Requirements
- Educators with a master’s degree and five years of student affairs/services work experience; educators whose highest degree earned is a bachelor's or an associate's and seven years of student affairs/services work experience.
- Eligibility requirements are the same for both core and speciality student affairs educator certifications. The core certification is a prerequisite for all specialties.
- Click here for detailed eligibility requirements.
Maintaining Certification and Recertification
Certification includes demonstrating competencies and knowledge in established domains, as well as dedication to ongoing learning and commitment to ethical practice. Student affairs work both generally and within campus housing and residential life is complex and regularly changing. CSAEd-HRL credential holders are expected to engage in continuing education about new and emerging trends in the profession. Recertification occurs every five years. It involves demonstrating the minimal amount of core and specialty area continuing education credits and ethical practice. Full details on certification maintenance and recertification are available here.