Resources for New Employees

Checklists

• New Staff Onboarding Checklist
• Workday Onboarding Checklist

Orientations

• ONE UW online orientation

This virtual orientation helps you get your bearings as they prepare for their first day of work at UW Tacoma.

• UW Welcome Day Orientation in Seattle

This event includes a general UW orientation, the Benefits Orientation and the required Prevention of Sexual Harassment Training. A union representative will also provide information about union membership for bargaining unit employees in contract-classified positions (SEIU or WFSE). Attend an in-person Benefits Orientation as soon as possible, as there are strict deadlines associated with new employee enrollment. A benefits packet will be provided to them at the orientation.

• Online Benefits Orientation
• In-person UW Tacoma New Staff Orientation – invitations are sent by UWTHR; contact us for more details.

Benefits Information

• Summary of Benefits for Classified Staff
• Summary of Benefits for Professional Staff

Training and Development Resources

• Required Training
• UWHR Professional & Organizational Development
• UW Tacoma Professional Development Center

Workday Resources

• Sign up for DUO
• User Guides
• Employee Workday Help (previously ISC)

Union Contracts

• SEIU
• WFSE
• UAW (Academic Student Employees)
• UAW (Research Scientists/Engineers)

Other Resources

• Holiday Schedule
• Sick Time Off Policies
• Vacation Policies
• UW Tacoma Tuition Exemption