Human Resources

Orientations

VCU offers two types of orientation sessions scheduled every two weeks:

• All new University and Academic Professionals are expected to attend the University Orientation virtual session.  
• All new employees are invited to attend an optional Benefits & Leave Overview virtual session. Please note: You must enroll in health coverage in the first 30 calendar days of your employment (starting with and including your hire date) or your health coverage will be waived. 

University Orientation (Virtual)

This 90-minute orientation introduces you to VCU’s culture, helps build connections and community, and is the starting point for your career development at VCU. 

All new university and academic professionals are expected to attend the University Orientation. We also welcome new faculty who would like to attend the University Orientation, although University Orientation is not a replacement for the twice yearly New Faculty Orientation coordinated by the Office of Faculty Affairs.

To register, select the link for the University Orientation date below that aligns with your start date and self-register in the Talent@VCU system. You will receive a confirmation email with attendance instructions and information once your enrollment is complete.

All new employees are also invited to attend a quarterly in-person networking event. You will enjoy light refreshments, mingle with new colleagues, learn more about career development opportunities, and be able to win prizes. To register, select the link for the date that aligns with your university orientation date.

If your start date is between:	Attend University Orientation (virtual) at 9:00 am on:	Attend the New Employee  Networking Event (in-person) at 9:30 am on:
October 28 - November 10	November 11	January 23
November 11 - November 24	November 25	January 23
November 25 - December 8	December 9	January 23
December 9 - December 15	December 16	January 23

2025 Sessions

If your start date is between:	Attend University Orientation (virtual) at 9:00 am on:	Attend the New Employee  Networking Event (in-person) at 9:30 am on:
December 16 - January 5	January 6	January 23
January 6 - January 20	January 21 (Tuesday)	January 23
January 21 - February 2	February 3	April 24
February 3 - February 16	February 17	April 24
February 17 - March 2	March 3	April 24
March 3 - March 16	March 17	April 24
March 17 - March 30	March 31	April 24
March 31 - April 13	April 14	April 24
April 14 - April 27	April 28	July 17
April 28 - May 11	May 12	July 17
May 12 - May 25	May 26	July 17
May 26 - June 8	June 9	July 17
June 9 - June 22	June 23	July 17

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Benefits & Leave Overview (Virtual)

Before registering for the Benefits & Leave Overview, we encourage you to explore VCU’s self-paced educational and decision making tools.

Please note: You must enroll in health coverage in the first 30 calendar days of your employment (starting with and including your hire date) or your health coverage will be waived. 

• View the ALEX video for VCU New Hires, then engage with the full ALEX tool to guide you through decisions you need to make. 
• Complete some or all of the Benefits eLearning curriculum available in the Talent@VCU learning management system. 
• Visit the Enroll in Benefits webpage for enrollment information and forms
• Visit the Benefits FAQ webpage for answers to commonly asked questions. 

The VCU HR Benefits team is unable to schedule one-on-one meetings with employees or advise employees about making benefits selections. Individual or complex questions cannot be addressed at the Benefits & Leave Overview. New employees who have confidential or complex questions should contact their HR Professional.

Click on the link for the Benefits & Leave Overview date below that aligns with your start date and self-register in the Talent@VCU system. You will receive a confirmation email with attendance instructions and information once your enrollment is complete.

If your start date is between:	Attend Benefits & Leave Overview (Virtual):
October 14 - October 27	October 30 at 2:00pm
October 28 - November 10	November 13 at 10:00am
November 11 - November 24	November 26 at 2:00pm
November 25 - December 8	December 11 at 10:00am
December 9 - December 15	December 18 at 2:00pm

 

2025 Sessions

If your start date is between:	Attend Benefits & Leave Overview (Virtual):
December 16 - January 5	January 8  at 10:00am
January 6 - January 20	January 22 at 2:00pm
January 21 - February 2	February 5 at 10:00am
February 3 - February 16	February 19 at 2:00pm
February 17 - March 2	March 5 at 10:00am
March 3 - March 16	March 19  at 2:00pm
March 17 - March 30	April 2 at 10:00am
March 31 - April 13	April 16  at 2:00pm
April 14 - April 27	April 30 at 10:00am
April 28 - May 11	May 14 at 2:00pm
May 12 - May 25	May 28 at 10:00am
May 26 - June 8	June 11 at 2:00pm
June 9 - June 22	June 25 at 10:00am

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