New Employee Orientation
Human Resources
Welcome to UMUC
Congratulations on your new job at the University of Maryland University College (UMUC). I am delighted that you are joining our talented and dedicated staff and collegiate faculty. In your new position, you will play a critical role in helping UMUC achieve its mission and strategic goals. We have created this New Employee Orientation Web site to provide you with helpful information that will ensure a smooth transition for you. Please watch the welcome message from UMUC President Susan C. Aldridge, PhD, then follow the Instructions for New Employee Orientation below and bring all forms and questions with you on your first day. Once again, welcome to UMUC!
Nadine Porter, JD
Vice President of Human Resources
Instructions for New Employee Orientation
This site is dedicated to preparing you to make decisions about your benefits and arrive at UMUC informed and ready to enroll. During your first day at UMUC, you will meet with a human resources specialist to review and enroll in your employee benefits. Documents MUST be submitted in black ink, without any errors (i.e. scratches, dashes, white-out, etc.).
Step 1: Complete Human Resources Forms
Print and bring a copy of the orientation agenda and UMUC Adelphi map [PDF] on your first day in order to navigate to each site on your first day of orientation.
Then, access the Human Resources Forms page to print, read and complete all the documents you will need to bring with you on your first day at UMUC.
Step 2: Review and Select Benefits and Retirement
Access the Benefits and Retirement Information page to read, print and complete your employee health care and retirement forms. Bring these with you on your first day at UMUC.
Step 3: Review Pre-Orientation Checklist
Review the Pre-Orientation Checklist. Print, complete and sign all forms; bring the forms with you on your first day to the UMUC Inn and Conference Center in Adelphi, Maryland, room 3102.
Print the Pre-Orientation Checklist [DOC]
Information to Know on Your First Day
Directions to UMUC offices
Holiday Schedule [PDF]
Pay Period Schedule [PDF]
Frequently Called Numbers [DOC]
Inclement Weather and Emergency Updates
UMUC Alerts
UMUC's Core Values