New Employee Orientations
We offer three opportunities for new employees to integrate within the university:
Benefits Orientation
Our Benefits Specialists present health insurance, life insurance, and leave information during Benefits Orientation, which are scheduled twice a month. Benefits Orientation is currently conducted virtually via Zoom (Meeting link) for all benefit-eligible employees. Prior to the orientation date, you will receive an invitation from UHR along with important information about your benefits. If you have any questions, please contact AskHR@wm.edu.
The orientation will also explain deadlines and other key dates. As a reminder, you have 30 days from your hire date to complete certain benefit forms and submit them to University Human Resources.
All Benefits Orientations are held from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Find your Benefits Orientation date below.
| If Hired Between | Attend Benefits Orientation |
|---|---|
| March 12 - March 25, 2024 | March 26, 2024 |
| March 26 - April 10, 2024 | April 11, 2024 |
| April 11 - April 30, 2024 | April 30, 2024 |
| May 1 - May 12, 2024 | May 13, 2024 |
| May 13 - May 28 | May 29, 2024 |
| May 29 - June 11 | June 12, 2024 |
| June 12 - June 25 | June 26, 2024 |
| June 26 – July 10 | July 11, 2024 |
| July 11 – July 28 | July 29, 2024 |
| July 29 – August 12 | August 13, 2024 |
| August 13 – August 26 | August 27, 2024 |
| August 27 – September 11 | September 12, 2024 |
| September 12 – September 25 | September 26, 2024 |
| September 26 – October 11 | October 14, 2024 |
| October 14 – October 28 | October 29, 2024 |
Welcome Incoming Fall Faculty!
A separate benefits orientation will be held August 12, 2024 from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. for new 9, 10 & 12-month faculty team members starting in August. Information on health insurance, life insurance, leave, retirement plans and more will be presented via Zoom (Meeting link). An invitation to the Zoom meeting along with important information about benefits will be emailed directly to all benefits-eligible new faculty.
Download Benefits Orientation PowerPoint Presentations
- Operational/Professional Orientation (pptx)
- Faculty Orientation (pptx)
University Orientation
As the second-oldest university in the nation, the university cultivates a communal environment that we are excited to have you join. At your University Orientation, you will hear from a variety of speakers who will inform you of the many resources and opportunities available as an employee. You will learn the rich and unique history of the university and get a chance to network with other new colleagues.
The virtual sessions via Zoom (Meeting link) are scheduled usually on the third Wednesday of every month, except May & December (second Wednesday) and July (fourth Wednesday). An agenda will be included in the email invitation sent out a week prior to each session.
All University Orientations are held from 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. Find your 2024 University Orientation date below.
| Orientation Schedule | |
|---|---|
| Wednesday, January 17 | Wednesday, August 21 |
| Wednesday, February 21 | Wednesday, September 18 |
| Wednesday, March 20 | Wednesday, October 16 |
| Wednesday, April 17 | Wednesday, November 20 |
| Wednesday, May 8 | Wednesday, December 11 |
| Wednesday, July 24 | |
There will not be university orientation in June. Please plan to attend the July or August session. UHR is in the process of updating the program.
Campus Tours
UHR hosts a walking tour of campus. We recommend wearing clothing appropriate for the outside weather and comfortable shoes. All campus tours are held on Fridays from 8:15 - 11:45 a.m. Find your 2024 campus tour date below.
An email invitation is sent out a week before each tour to confirm participation.
The tour starts at the Bee McLeod Recreation Center and ends at the Commons Dining Hall. Feel free to stay and purchase lunch at the dining hall afterwards.
| Campus Tour Schedule | |
|---|---|
| January 19 | August 23 |
| February 23 | September 20 |
| March 22 | October 18 |
| April 19 | November 22 |
| May 10 | December 13 |
Tours will not be held in June or July. Please plan to participate in August or another month.
If you cannot make the University Orientation or the campus tour on your originally scheduled date, you are welcome to attend the next one.
