Before Your First Day

In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 ("IRCA"), the University of Colorado Boulder must verify employment eligibility of each employee within the first three days of employment. 

Completing Section #1

Completion of Form I-9 is a shared responsibility of both the employee and the university.

• You will receive an email from Hire Right inviting you to complete Section #1 of the Form I-9.
  • Section #1 must be completed by the employee on or before the first day of employment.
  • Form I-9 can be completed as soon as, but not before, a job offer has been extended and accepted.

Employees who are working out of state or the country should complete the Remote I-9 Assistance webform to request options for completing the I-9. All federal timelines still apply.

Get Ready to Complete Section #2

• Section #2 must be completed in-person by an I-9 partner, or authorized university representative, within the first three days of employment.
• You will need to provide original, acceptable documents to complete the I-9.
• To complete section two of the I-9, please visit one of our two locations.

For any questions or issues related to completing the I-9, contact i-9forms@colorado.edu.

Direct deposit can be set up in the employee portal up to 14 days prior to your start date if you are a staff member and up to 90 days if you are a faculty member.

We recommend getting direct deposit set up in the MyCUInfo portal as soon as possible. You must set up direct deposit by the middle of the month of your start date to ensure it is in the system before monthly payroll runs. If there is no direct deposit information in the portal when payroll runs, you will receive a paper check mailed to the address we have on file.  

• How to set up direct deposit

• Questions about payroll? Contact payroll@cu.edu  

If you work on the Boulder campus, take a moment to plan your commute. Convenient options are available, whether you drive, bike, or use public transportation.

• Parking: Access Employee parking options by logging into your parking account using your IdentiKey. For more information about Employee Parking, including pricing, visit the Employee Parking page.
• Alternative Transportation: Explore bus, bike, and carpool options through the Parking and Transportation Services website.
• Need Assistance? For more information, reach out via email at parking@colorado.edu or call 303-735-PARK (7275).

Your Buff OneCard is your official university identification and provides free access to local and regional bus services. Cards are also often used for building access, campus cash, campus services, and some events. You can pick up your card at the Buff OneCard Office or have both mailed to you. *We recommend picking up both cards at the C4C due to extensive mailing delays.*

Email boc@colorado.edu from your CU Boulder email address (colorado.edu) and include the following: 

• Your full name
• Employee ID #
• Attach a photo using these guidelines:
  • Face forward
  • Plain, light background
  • No hats or sunglasses
• Buff OneCard office will mail if requested
• Please include your mailing address if you want it mailed

   Download the New Employee Checklist

   Onboarding Checklist for Temporary Employees

Please talk with your supervisor, hiring manager, or Human Resources Liaison about attending a QuickStart session. Anyone who has a permanent appointment 50% or greater is welcome to attend. 

If you are University or Classified Staff, you may receive the below communication

  Welcome to CU Boulder Email 

• This email will include your employee ID number and provide information about completing your I-9, activating your IdentiKey, accessing your CU Boulder email account and setting up Microsoft MFA.

If you are Research Faculty, you may receive the below communication

  Welcome to CU Boulder Email

• This email will include your employee ID number and provide information about completing your I-9, activating your IdentiKey, accessing your CU Boulder email account and setting up Microsoft MFA.