New Employees - Your First Day & Week

First Day

Your first day will be a busy one, filled with many new things to learn. It doesn’t, however, have to be a stressful time! If you haven't already, complete the following tasks to help ease your way on the first day.

Complete and submit New Hire Paperwork to Human Resources: http://www.uwlax.edu/hr/newemp/new_employees.htm
- Visit HR to complete I-9 form and provide original identification documents
- NOTE: Access to most items listed below requires submission of your completed new hire paperwork. Delay in submitting this paperwork will also delay your access to email and other systems/software. Please keep in mind that access takes 2-3 processing days from the time paperwork is received by Human Resources.
Obtain your TowerOne ID Card: http://www.uwlax.edu/toweronecard/
Activate your NetID: http://www.uwlax.edu/its/helpdesk/netid.htm
Set up your voice mail: http://www.uwlax.edu/telsvs/voicemail.htm
Obtain your campus parking permit: http://www.uwlax.edu/parking
Log into the My UW System Portal: https://my.wisconsin.edu/portal/
- Use this document for assistance with the portal
Plan to attend you benefits orientation (usually scheduled on your first day or during your first week, click here for schedule)
- If you are eligible for benefits, you will receive communication about the date, time, and location
- Spouses/partners are welcome to attend. Remember to bring DOB and SSN for your spouse/partner and dependents to the orientation
- Review the benefits information if you haven't already

First Week

Congratulations! The first day is behind you and you are beginning to get into the swing of things. Below are topics to discuss with your supervisor or department administrator.

Completing and submitting leave reports / time sheets

Absence procedures

Performance goals and expectations

Your position description (some staff will sign and submit to HR)

Your department's goals and mission