Getting Started: New Employees
To help you prepare for your first day and beyond at DU, here is an overview of what to expect. Please keep in mind each unit on campus may have additional requirements and practices. Click here to view information to help you get settled on campus.
Thriving at DU: New Employee Orientation
This orientation session is held the 1st and 3rd Monday of most months in Mary Reed Building's Renaissance Room (occasionally rescheduled to accommodate University holidays). This session is required for all new employees (non-benefited and benefited). The hiring manager registers the new employee for the session and HR will email the new employee information regarding the session. New employees are provided with information they need to know in order to thrive in the DU community. Topics include:
- Introduction to mission, vision and values
- DU's History
- People, programs and places on campus
- Inclusiveness at DU
- Completion of required new hire paperwork
- Overview of DU Policies
- Overview of PioneerWeb and IT Help Center Resources
- Information regarding DU ID card, parking passes and transportation options
- Benefit plan overview and Q&A
- Speakers from various units including: Sustainability, Information Technology (IT), Campus Safety, Staff Advisory Council (SAC) and Coors Fitness Center