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. You can choose to attend in person or virtually. 
• All new employees are invited to attend an optional Benefits & Leave Q&A for New Hires 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

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.

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Benefits and Leave Q&A for New Hires

Before registering for the Benefits and Leave Q&A for New Hires, 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 a 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. 

If you still have general questions about benefits, you may attend our optional virtual Benefits and Leave Q&A for New Hires.  

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 and Leave Q&A for New Hires. New employees who have confidential or complex questions should contact their HR Professional.

To register, find your start date in the left column and select the date in the right column. You will be taken to the Talent@VCU learning management system to sign up for and get further information about attending the Q&A session.

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