Before You Arrive

• Confirm arrival details with supervisor
  If you have not received specific information regarding your arrival, contact your supervisor to discuss and confirm where and when you should report on your first day, make transportation and parking arrangements, and other details as necessary.
• Locate employment eligibility documents
  On your first day, you will need to complete a Form I-9 and provide acceptable documentation.  A list of acceptable documentation can be found on the last page of the form.
  Please complete Section 1: Employee Information on Form I-9, locate your original employment eligibility documents, and bring them with you on your first day.

On Your First Day

• New Hire Forms
  • Federal Tax Form (W-4)
    All employees are required to complete form W-4, the Employee's Withholding Allowance Certificate.  This form allows the university to withhold the correct federal income tax from your pay.
     
  • ID verification for employment (Form I-9)
    You will need to complete Section 1: Employee Information on the Form I-9 and provide acceptable documentation on your first day.  A list of acceptable documentation can be found on the last page of the form.

Please work with your department to complete and submit your new hire forms. 

• Claim your Duck ID
  If you have not already claimed your Duck ID, please do so on your first day. Your Duck ID is used to access email, Canvas, and other university systems and services.
  Visit the UO Service Portal for instructions and support.
• Obtain Personal Access Code (PAC)
  Obtain your UO ID and PAC one of two ways depending on the process used when you were hired:
  • If you accepted your offer in MyTrack, refer to the email notification you received regarding your UO ID and Personal Access Code (PAC), which will outline the following steps:
    • Visit, careers.uoregon.edu.
    • Click “Sign In” and log into your applicant portal.
    • Once you log in, click “View Form” in the yellow box near the top of the page.
    • Follow the directions on the form to reset your temporary PAC.
    • Acknowledge you have reset your PAC in MyTrack.
• If you accepted your offer outside of the MyTrack system, then follow these steps:
  • Obtain your UO ID number from your hiring department.
  • Contact the Human Resources Service Center at 541-346-3159 to set your Personal Access Code (PAC) to a temporary code.
  • Login to DuckWeb using the temporary PAC. 
  • You will be prompted to reset your PAC upon initial login. The PAC is case sensitive and must be exactly 6 characters long, include a capital letter, a lower case letter, and at least one number.
     
• Direct deposit authorization
  Employees may enroll in Direct Deposit in one of two ways:
  1. Online Enrollment
     Log into DuckWeb using your UO ID (95#) and PAC
     Select "Employee Information"
     Select "Pay Information"
     Select "Direct Deposit"
      
  2. Paper Enrollment
     Complete a "Direct Deposit Authorization" form
     Attach a voided check to the bottom of the form
     Return this form to your HR representative or payroll administrator
      
• Sign up for paperless paystubs (optional)
  The university payroll system offers web-based or paperless earning statements to its employees. Visit the Business Affairs website for more information and instructions.
   
• Provide emergency contacts
  In the event of an emergency, we'd like to know who to contact on your behalf.  You may set up and update your emergency contact in DuckWeb at any time.  This information will be kept confidential.
  
  To add/update an Emergency Contact:
  1) Log into DuckWeb
  2) Click on "Personal Information"
  3) Click on "Update Emergency Contacts"
   
• Obtain UO ID Card
  New employees may obtain a UO ID card at ID Card Services in Room 2 of the Erb Memorial Union (EMU).  Room 2 is on the lower level, adjacent to the Union Market.  Your hiring department can assist with the documentation required.  Please bring conventional photo ID (driver’s license or passport) and your UO ID number that begins with "95."  If your ID card will be used for building access, contact your hiring department for the required information for proximity access.
  
  For more information, including a link to upload your ID photo, visit the ID Card Services or contact them at 541-346-3113.
   

• Review Benefits information **Please note that enrollment in benefits coverage is not automatic!**
  If you are eligible for benefits, you have 30 days from date of hire to select and enroll in the UO benefit program. Coverage is effective the first of the month following your online enrollment or submission of enrollment forms to the Benefits Office. Employee Benefits Orientation is available to assist you in selecting the most appropriate plans.
  
  If you have not received information and instructions on how to enroll in the UO benefits program or to schedule an appointment with a benefits team member for assistance with selecting the most appropriate plans, contact the Benefits Office at hrbenefits@uoregon.edu. 

   

• Register for New Employee Orientation
  Human Resources hosts New Employee Orientation to acquaint participants with the organization, structure, and philosophy of the University of Oregon.  This half-day workshop is designed for new administrative and classified employees; however, new or current faculty and other employees are also welcome to attend. 
  
  Please work with your supervisor to choose a session that works best with your schedule. View the orientation schedule for available options. 
   
• Get building key card access
  Check with your supervisor to ensure you have all necessary keys and any required card access to buildings.
   
• Set up your voicemail
  Your supervisor should be able to provide you with your phone/Microsoft Teams extension (6-XXXX).  On your first day, you will need to set up your voicemail.
  Find instructions here. 

If you prefer to receive notification of voicemails via email, please see additional instructions here.

• Obtain parking permit (optional)
  Parking permits may be purchased online at parking.uoregon.edu.  Employees may log in to the system using their DuckID and password.  For assistance, contact the Office of Parking and Transportation at 541-346-5444.
   
• Review Leave Notices
  Please review the following notices.  You may download or print a copy for your records if you wish.
  • Employee Rights under the Family and Medical Leave Act
  • Notice to Employers and Employees on the Oregon Family Leave Act (English)

  • Notice to Employers and Employees on the Oregon Family Leave Act (Spanish)

     

• Review ACA Notice
  • English
  • Spanish
     

During Your First Month

• Complete benefits enrollment **Enrollment in benefits is not automatic**
  As a new employee, you have 30 days from your date of hire to select and enroll in the health plans.  Coverage is effective the first of the month following your online enrollment or submission of enrollment forms to the UO Benefits Office.
   
• Attend New Employee Orientation
  Attend the employee orientation session selected by you and your supervisor.

• Review employment policies
  Visit the Employee & Labor Relations section of the HR website to learn about your employee group and review applicable employee policies and collective bargaining agreements (CBAs), if applicable. 

  You can also find a comprehensive list of all university policies in the UO Policy Library.

• Workplace Harassment Prevention Training
  The University of Oregon is committed to providing an environment for its students, faculty and staff free of prohibited discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment.
  
  In support of that commitment, Workplace Harassment Prevention training is required for all University faculty and staff.  This training is intended to better inform faculty and staff about behaviors that constitute prohibited discrimination and sexual harassment.  It is also intended to clarify each employees' understanding of their duty to report credible information regarding incidents of prohibited discrimination, including sexual assault, partner or dating violence, and gender-based stalking.
  
  New employees are required to complete this training within 90 days of beginning employment.  Visit the Workplace Harassment Prevention webpage for instructions on how to complete this requirement.

• Sign up for UO Alert!
  You may sign yourself and/or your emergency contacts up for UO Alert!, a text messaging service that sends alerts regarding emergency or crisis situations at university locations.

  To sign up for UO Alert!:

  • Log into duckweb.uoregon.edu
  • Click on "Personal Information"
  • Click on "Enter/Update Emergency Alert Phone(s)"
     
• Complete Cybersecurity Awareness Training
  All new employees are strongly encouraged to complete the UO Cybersecurity Basics training. The training consists of nine short modules, divided into three blocks, on topics such as passwords, email, devices, data handling, and remote work. Visit the UO Service Portal for more information and links to the web-based trainings in MyTrack. 
  
  Expand your cybersecurity awareness further by reviewing information available in the UO Service Portal on general security, phishing, and proofpoint security.