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.
In 2023, if your start date is between: |
Attend University Orientation Hybrid (virtual or in-person) at 9:00am on: |
December 19 - January 9 |
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January 10 - January 23 |
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January 24 - February 6 |
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February 7 - February 20 |
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February 21 - March 6 |
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March 7 - March 20 |
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March 21 - April 3 |
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April 4 - April 17 |
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April 18 - May 1 |
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May 2 - May 15 |
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May 16 - May 30 |
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May 31 - June 12 |
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June 13 - June 26 |
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June 27 - July 10 |
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July 11 - July 24 |
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July 25 - August 7 |
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August 8 - August 21 |
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August 22 - September 5 |
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September 6 - September 18 |
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September 19 - October 2 |
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October 3 - October 16 |
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October 17 - October 30 |
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October 31 - November 13 |
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November 14 - November 27 |
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November 28 - December 11 |
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December 12 - December 18 |
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.
In 2023, if your start date is between: |
Attend Benefits and Leave Q&A for New Hires (virtual) at 1:00pm on: |
December 22 - January 13 |
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January 14 - January 27 |
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January 28 - February 10 |
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February 11 - February 24 |
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February 25 - March 10 |
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March 11 - March 24 |
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March 25 - April 7 |
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April 8 - April 21 |
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April 22 - May 5 |
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May 6 - May 19 |
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May 20 - June 2 |
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June 3 - June 16 |
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June 17 - June 30 |
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July 1 - July 14 |
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July 15 - July 28 |
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July 29 - August 11 |
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August 12 - August 25 |
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August 26 - September 8 |
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September 9 - September 22 |
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September 23 - October 6 |
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October 7 - October 20 |
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October 21 - November 3 |
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November 4 - November 17 |
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November 18 - December 1 |
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December 2 - December 15 |
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December 16 - December 21 |