Step 1

New employees must complete the required paperwork on or before their first day of employment. Important: Form I-9’s Section I must be completed timely (as well as direct deposit and personnel data forms) in order to get your first paycheck on time.

  1. Form I-9
  2. Direct Deposit Form (pdf)
  3. State and Federal W-4 Forms (pdf): Complete your State and Federal W-4 forms online through the Employee Self Service in e-Business Suite. Employee Self Service is normally available by your 1st or 2nd day of employment.
  4. Personnel Data Form (pdf)
  5. Set up your Emergency Contact Information in e-Business Suite (pdf)

Step 2

Review the available parking lot locations and then apply for your parking permit. The Office of Public Safety is located in 030 Gilchrist and is open 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. For more information, visit the Department of Public Safety page. Remember, Graduate Assistants may purchase the A or B lot parking permits.


Step 1

Complete mandatory training between your first and second week of employment and provide the certificate of completion to your supervisor. Please note: you’ll be able to access these modules once your hiring paperwork has been fully processed.


Step 2

Meet with your supervisor to discuss expectations and responsibilities, including the following items (suggested):

  • Work dates, time, and location. Update your MyUniverse Office/work address with an on-campus location (required for all GAs).
  • Request any keys or access cards to your office, desk, work area, etc.
  • Computer access: email, MyUniverse, applicable departmental software, etc. Any other office/work supplies.
  • Departmental expectations: office/work hours, common practices, dress attire, unwritten rules.
  • Facilities: restrooms, equipment, break areas/vending.
  • Departmental policies & procedures, organizational chart.
  • Payroll dates (GAs get paid at the end of each month) and procedure for reporting absences. 
  • Safety policies and procedures.