Use this checklist of resources to help ease the process of settling into your new position at UCLA. Get started on enrolling for benefits, purchasing a parking permit, setting up your email account, registering for New Employee Orientation and exploring personal and recreational activities. It’s all here and ready for you to begin using today!
Your first days
Your First Days | Links to Detailed Information |
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Locate and meet your department HR representative | UCLA Department Directory Campus Human Resources Directory Academic Personnel Office UCLA HealthCare Human Resources University of California/Human Resources & Benefits |
Obtain your employee ID number from your HR representative and review and sign all initial new-hire paperwork | UCLA Department Directory |
Create your UCLA Logon ID | logon.ucla.edu |
Visit the Payroll and At Your Service websites to learn about your paycheck, direct deposit, pay dates and deductions | Payroll Services UCPath |
Visit the Transportation website to learn about commuting options and obtain relevant parking permits | Transportation Services Campus Parking |
Review a campus map to locate relevant buildings and parking lots | Campus Map |
Set up your office voicemail, email and workstation if it is not already set up for you | Email Services Phone & Voice Services |
Submit your BruinCard "Terms & Conditions" form | UCLA BruinCard |
Get fingerprinted if required | UCLA PD |
Sign up for New Employee Orientation | UC Learning Center |
Determine if you are a policy-covered employee or represented by an exclusive bargaining agent (union) | Personnel Policies for Staff Members Collective Bargaining Agreements |
Learn about your vacation and sick leave accruals | Personnel Policies for Staff Members Collective Bargaining Agreements Other Provisions & Privileges |
Your first weeks
Your First Weeks | Links to Detailed Information |
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Attend New Employee Orientation | UC Learning Center |
Read about and analyze your Benefits Package | Benefits Services |
Enroll in benefits within your Period of Initial Eligibility (PIE) - 31 days after your hire date | UCPath |
Check your medical plan ID card when it arrives to be sure it reflects your benefits choices | UCPath |
Review your first paycheck to be sure it reflects your health and welfare choices, payroll deductions, personal information and more | Payroll Check Stub Information |
Check the UCLA Directory to make sure your name and department information is correct | UCLA Campus Directory |
Learn what to do in case of an emergency on campus | UCLA Emergency Management |
Visit Environment, Health & Safety to learn about safety training and policies | Environment, Health & Safety |
Visit Campus Services to learn about campus business tools and resources you may need | Campus Services |
Plan now for your future retirement by visiting FITSCO | Fidelity NetBenefits UC Retirement Plans |
Learn about policies that drive processes and procedures that relate to your work | Personnel Policies for Staff Members Other Personnel Policies, Program & Initiatives Policies Governing Workplace Conduct |
Sign up for the Learning & Organizational Development Mailer (Send subscription request with empty subject line. Write “Subscribe” in message area.) | chr-training-news+subscribe@lists.ucla.edu |
Learn how easy it is to use public transportation to get to work. | Public Transit Guide |
Your first months
Your First Months | Links to Detailed Information |
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Explore and join UCLA Staff Assembly to enhance your experience at UCLA | Welcome to UCLA Staff Assembly |
For new managers and senior professional staff, learn more about UCLA's Administrative Management Group | UCLA Administrative Management Group |
Visit the UCLA Happenings and Events & Ticketing websites to learn about sports, arts and cultural events on campus | |
Learn what it means to be a True Bruin and about UCLA's core values of integrity, excellence, accountability and respect. | UCLA TrueBruin |
Give back to the community by volunteering at one of the many opportunities listed on the UCLA Volunteer Center. | UCLA Volunteer Center |
Join the UCLA Recreation Center and enjoy the benefits of having a state-of-the-art facility right on campus | UCLA Recreation Center |
Check out the restaurants and stores on campus and in Westwood Village | Campus Dining BruinCard Merchants |
Visit the Campus Human Resources portal to access current news and information | Welcome to Human Resources |
Revisit UC Learning Center to explore ongoing opportunities for Training and Development | UC Learning Center |
Review UCLA's policies about educational benefits and reduced-fee enrollment | |
Learn about certificate programs offered through Learning & Organizational Development | Certificate Programs |
Visit the UCOP website to learn about the Office of the President | Office of the President |
Learn about systemwide development programs for staff (for example, the UC Business Officer Institute) | UC Training Institutes |
If you are a supervisor, consider enrolling in Introduction to Supervision and Supervisory Principles classes | UC Learning Center |
If you are a manager, consider enrolling in the Management Seminar Series | Management Seminar Series |
Ongoing items
Ongoing Items | Links to Detailed Information |
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Visit the UCLA home page to access news and information | UCLA Home Page |
Read UCLA publications to stay informed | |
Attend campuswide functions to network, meet colleagues, stay informed and relax during lunch or after hours | |
Make changes to your personal and payroll information as your life events affect it | UCPath |
Learn about UCLA career development programs | UCLA Career Development Programs |
Visit the UCLA Administration site to learn about the administrative structure at UCLA | Administration |