New Employees
Congratulations on Your New Position!
Welcome to Harvard! We are excited to have you join our vibrant community.
As you embark on this new chapter, we encourage you to embrace the opportunities ahead, while exploring the many resources available to you.
Your first weeks and months will be a pivotal time to learn about your role. It’s also the time to enroll in important benefits, like health care. You can also explore Harvard's educational offerings and familiarize yourself with the unique perks and rewards that come with being part of a world-class institution.
We are confident that these early experiences will help you become an integral part of our community. We look forward to seeing how you will contribute to the exciting and important work we do here.
Getting Started
The University’s New Employee Welcome & Orientation program is your first step, along with local orientations and meeting with your local human resources (HR) department and manager. After receiving confirmation of your new position, you can sign up for an upcoming online Orientation session on or after your start date; please check with your manager or local HR office to coordinate time to attend the session to avoid any conflicts.
Before you get here:
- Register for a New Employee Welcome & Orientation session on or after the start date listed in your job offer letter.
- Watch the Harvard Benefits Highlight videos to learn about your benefits options.
First day logistics:
- Consult with your new manager and/or local HR office to see what paperwork you will need to bring on your first day, where you need to go, and help with any transportation questions.
New Employee Welcome & Orientation Program
The New Employee Welcome & Orientation program is designed to help you get started and feel comfortable as you begin your journey here.
This session is open to all new employees and provides an overview of your benefits along with the University’s structure and culture. It’s a great opportunity to familiarize yourself with the resources and perks available to you and to ask any questions you may have about HR, benefits, and more.
To get the most out of this session, we encourage you to watch the Harvard Benefits Highlight videos before attending. Please note, this is a University-wide orientation program, and there may be additional orientation sessions specific to your school or department.
Details:
- Where: Online via Zoom.
- How to Register: Simply sign up for an orientation session. Once registered, you will receive a link to the Zoom session. If you do not receive a confirmation email with the link, please reach out to us at training@harvard.edu.
- When: Sessions are held every other Monday from 9:30–11:00 AM ET, with adjustments to avoid Monday holidays. For the list of upcoming sessions, please visit the New Employee Welcome & Orientation Registration Page.
Accessibility Accommodations: Harvard University welcomes individuals with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you would like to request accommodations or have questions about access, please outline your requests or questions and send them to us at training@harvard.edu. Accommodation requests should be made at least two weeks in advance of the event, if possible. Please note that the University will make every effort to secure services, but that services are subject to availability.
If you have questions about Orientation or have trouble using the registration link, please contact training@harvard.edu.
Contact Us
Benefits Office
Call center: 617-496-4001; M, T, Th, F, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; W, 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Email: benefits@harvard.edu