New Employees

Onboarding Office Hours Now Available!

Dedicated sessions for new employees and those who support onboarding.

New Employees: Second & fourth Tuesday, 2–3 PM MST
Onboarding Support: Last Thursday, 9–10 AM MST

Welcome to CU Boulder! We are excited for you and your new role!

You are joining a community ofdiverse, talented, and passionate people who share CU Boulder's vision and mission.The purpose of onboarding is to move new employees to higher productivity levels faster in their new roles.Our campus onboarding philosophy encompasses a new employee's entire first-year experience.

Central HR Onboarding's Mission is to empower new employees from day one by providing clarity, structure, and support in a welcoming environment throughout their first year. Through a strong and intentional onboarding experience, we foster pride, connection, and improved retention at CU Boulder.

Central HR Onboarding's Vision is to cultivate an environment where employees thrive from day one by providing onboarding processes that are clear, efficient, and aligned with long-term success.

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Programs for New Employees

Free programs for New Employees to take during the first year of employment.

Before Your First Day

Checklist of tasks to complete before or on your first day of employment.

First Month

Tasks to complete your first month of employment.

Resources

Resources on transportation, employee perks, the holiday calendar, and more!

Need Help?

Contact Information of departments for assistance.

Employee Groups

Lists and describes employee groupings at CU Boulder.

New Employee Onboarding "AMA" Office Hours

  • Who: New CU Boulder employees (first day through first year)
  • What: Drop‑in “Ask Me Anything” sessions for onboarding questions. The Central HR Onboarding Team can’t answer department‑specific or benefits/retirement questions but will help connect you to the right resources.
  • When: Second and fourth Tuesday of each month, 2–3 PM MST
  • Where:
  • Why: To ensure new employees feel supported and have access to the resources they need as they settle into their roles at CU Boulder.