Your UofL Journey Starts Here
Welcome to UofL – We're Excited You're Here!
Your first day is just the beginning, and we’re here to make it a great one. You’ll spend Day 1 at New Employee Orientation, where you’ll get the tools, connections, and insights to start strong. On this page, you’ll find everything you need to prepare - from what to expect at orientation to helpful tips for navigating campus and settling into your new role.
Held in person each Monday*, you have the opportunity to meet other new employees, get an overview of the university’s culture, structure and points of pride, as well as a run-down of all the details to get you started including benefits, payroll, parking and so on.
All the Details
* If Monday is a holiday, orientation will be held on Tuesday. If you haven’t received a confirmation email and think you should attend, contact Human Resources at employ@louisville.edu.
Preparing for Orientation Day
We will help you take care of getting most things done at orientation, but there are some things you can do to prepare.
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Activate Workday account
You should receive an email to activate your new account with the WorkdayHR system. Once you do, please follow the steps in the email you receive to get started and get your UofL userID and set up a password. This is an important step to start your onboarding with your I-9 and payroll information. For any questions, reach out to HR Services.
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Get your documents ready
To complete your I-9, you must bring original ID documents in person when meeting with HR Services at orientation. Review the list of acceptable documents before you arrive.
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Check out the benefits
Want a head start? Review the 2025 Benefits Guide now. We’ll cover benefits during orientation, and specialists will be available for one-on-one questions. For anything urgent, email benefits@louisville.edu.
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