Month 2-6
Grow your confidence and independence while expanding your knowledge, seeking feedback, and taking advantage of professional development opportunities.
Resources
- New Employee Programs
- Technology Support: oithelp@colorado.edu or 303-735-4357
- Onboarding: newatcu@colorado.edu
- Benefits Contact: benefits@cu.edu or 303-860-4200, option 3
- Buff OneCard Office: boc@colorado.edu
- Payroll: hcm_community@cu.edu or 303-860-4200, option 2
Required
New Employee Welcome Experience (NewX) is a day-long in-person program for new employees to learn about the history of CU Boulder, participate in a walking and bus tour of campus, and interact with campus leadership. Free lunch included!
- What: Day-of details regarding the program will be emailed out after registration and via follow-up emails. Participants need to be prepared to walk approximately 2.25 miles with stops along the way and be outdoors in the elements for most of the tour.
- If you require an accommodation, please contact newatcu@colorado.edu at least one week prior to the program and we will follow up with you to determine an accommodation to meet your needs.
- When: Take within the first 3-6 months of your start date. Program is generally offered every other Wednesday from 9:00 AM-3:15 PM (Mountain Standard Time) in-person.
- Who: NewX is designed for new, permanent employees. This may include:
- Employees who have worked at CU previously and returning after a period away
- Students transitioning into staff/faculty positions
- Temporary employees transitioning into permanent positions
- How: New Employees should discuss with their supervisor/hiring manager when would be appropriate for them to attend NewX. Employees can register via Skillsoft Percipio.
Questions? Contact: newatcu@colorado.edu
During your fourth month at CU Boulder, you'll receive a Central HR onboarding survey asking you to reflect on your onboarding experience. Your feedback helps us identify opportunities to improve the onboarding experience for future employees.
If you're a new employee who also supervises others, we encourage you to begin your Supervisor and Leadership Learning Journey. While you may not complete every course during your first year, getting started early will help you build the skills and knowledge needed to lead effectively.
Recommended courses include:
Helpful
There is a lot to learn as a new employee at CU Boulder and all the information at once can feel overwhelming. CU Discover are bimonthly lunch n’ learns to provide additional support, resources, and knowledge-gathering to new employees across their first year. Topics are repeated throughout the year in case employees are not able to make some topics.
- What: The CU Discover series are virtual webinars designed to educate and connect new employees to CU Boulder’s variety of resources and perks throughout their first year. Topics may include:
- Tuition Assistance Benefit
- Demystifying Academic Traditions
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Employee Wellness
- Staff Council
- When: Take throughout the first year at CU Boulder. We offer about two sessions each month and most sessions are offered twice a year if an employee is unable to attend a session. Sessions are generally Fridays from 12:00-1:00 PM (Mountain Standard Time) via Zoom.
- Who: CU Discover is designed for all new employees to CU Boulder.
- How: Employees can register via Skillsoft Percipio. Direct registration links included on 2026 CU Discover sessions webpage linked above.
Continue working toward the goals you set with your supervisor for your Performance Management Plan. As you become more established in your role, take time to reflect on your experience. Consider how you're adjusting to your department's culture, managing your workload, and developing the skills needed to succeed. Discuss any questions, challenges, or areas where you'd like additional support with your supervisor.
Meet with your supervisor to explore professional development opportunities and potential career paths within your department. This is a great time to discuss training opportunities, long-term career goals, and, where applicable, advancement or promotional pathways. Review Learning and Development training opportunities.
Please note that advancement or promotional opportunities vary by department and may not be available in all units.
Nice to Know
As a CU employee, you have access to a wide variety of benefits and perks. We encourage you to explore and take advantage of these offerings throughout your time at CU.
Questions?
Please email newatcu@colorado.edu