Resources for New Employees
Click one of the tabs below to be taken to a list of resources appropriate for the type of new employee that best describes you.
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New Staff Employees
- BEFORE YOUR FIRST DAY
- Finish your Pre-Hire Checklist tasks in WorkforUM.
- Review the UofM's Parking information and decide what parking arrangements are right for you, if any.
- Tour the campus virtually!
- ON YOUR FIRST DAY
- Provide your Form I-9 supporting documents to Human Resources (178 Administration Building) by your first day.
- Attend your scheduled orientation session. (may also occur on the first day of your second week of employment)
- Activate your campus e-mail account. Learn more about e-mail account setup.
- Get your campus ID card made. Learn more about Campus Cards.
- Complete your assigned benefits & beneficiary tasks in State of TN Edison System [requires prior login to your UofM account]
- Know your pay schedule by reviewing the University's Payroll information.
- Complete your Direct Deposit New Employee Payroll & Employee Reimbursement Authorization form. [requires prior login to your UofM account]
- AFTER YOUR FIRST DAY
- Complete Your Form W-4 [requires prior login to your UofM account]
- Learn how to complete & submit your bi-weekly time sheet or monthly leave report.
- Schedule a UofM headshot. Professional headshots are available at no charge to be used in connection with the University of Memphis only.
- TRAININGS TO COMPLETE
- THINGS TO KNOW
- Take advantage of the TigerPerks to which you're entitled.
- Familiarize yourself with the University's holiday schedule.
- Understand your paycheck's deductions. (requires login)
- On-campus resources:
- DID WE FORGET SOMETHING?
- Ask the HR Service Center for help.
New Faculty Employees
- BEFORE YOUR FIRST DAY
- Finish your Pre-Hire Checklist tasks in WorkforUM.
- If you are starting in Fall 2024, register for a New Faculty Orientation session.
- Review the UofM's Parking information and decide what parking arrangements are right for you, if any.
- Tour the campus virtually!
- ON YOUR FIRST DAY
- Provide your Form I-9 supporting documents to Human Resources (178 Administration Building) by your first day.
- Attend your scheduled orientation session. (may also occur on the first day of your second week of employment)
- Activate your campus e-mail account. Learn more about e-mail account setup.
- Get your campus ID card made. Learn more about Campus Cards.
- Complete your assigned benefits & beneficiary tasks in State of TN Edison System [requires prior login to your UofM account]
- Know your pay schedule by reviewing the University's Payroll information.
- Complete your Direct Deposit New Employee Payroll & Employee Reimbursement Authorization form. [requires prior login to your UofM account]
- AFTER YOUR FIRST DAY
- Complete Your Form W-4 [requires prior login to your UofM account]
- Learn how to complete & submit your monthly leave report.
- Schedule a UofM headshot. Professional headshots are available at no charge to be used in connection with the University of Memphis only.
- Review the Registrar's semester calendars.
- Review Academic Affairs' Faculty Resources.
- TRAININGS TO COMPLETE
- THINGS TO KNOW
- Take advantage of the TigerPerks to which you're entitled.
- Familiarize yourself with the University's holiday schedule.
- Understand your paycheck's deductions. (requires login)
- On-campus resources:
- DID WE FORGET SOMETHING?
- Ask the HR Service Center for help.
New P/T Faculty Employees
- BEFORE YOUR FIRST DAY
- Finish your Pre-Hire Checklist tasks in WorkforUM.
- Activate your campus e-mail account. Learn more about e-mail account setup.
- Sign your e-contract; a link to it is in your Memphis e-mail account.
- Review the UofM's Parking information and decide what parking arrangements are right for you, if any.
- Tour the campus virtually!
- ON YOUR FIRST DAY
- Provide your Form I-9 supporting documents to Human Resources (178 Administration Building) by your first day.
- Get your campus ID card made. Learn more about Campus Cards.
- Know that part-time faculty members generally receive six biweekly checks within the semester in which they are teaching.
- Complete your Direct Deposit New Employee Payroll & Employee Reimbursement Authorization form. [requires prior login to your UofM account]
- AFTER YOUR FIRST DAY
- Complete Your Form W-4 [requires prior login to your UofM account]
- Review the Registrar's semester calendars.
- TRAININGS TO COMPLETE
- THINGS TO KNOW
- Take advantage of the TigerPerks to which you're entitled.
- Familiarize yourself with the University's holiday schedule.
- On-campus resources:
- DID WE FORGET SOMETHING?
- Ask the HR Service Center for help.
New Temporary Employees
- BEFORE YOUR FIRST DAY
- Finish your Pre-Hire Checklist tasks in WorkforUM.
- Sign your e-contract; a link to it is in your Memphis e-mail account.
- Activate your campus e-mail account. Learn more about e-mail account setup.
- Review the UofM's Parking information and decide what parking arrangements are right for you, if any.
- Tour the campus virtually!
- ON YOUR FIRST DAY
- Provide your Form I-9 supporting documents to Human Resources (178 Administration Building) by your first day.
- Attend the online orientation session that was e-mailed to you as part of your e-contract hiring process.
- Get your campus ID card made. Learn more about Campus Cards.
- Know your pay schedule by reviewing the University's Payroll information.
- Complete your Direct Deposit New Employee Payroll & Employee Reimbursement Authorization form. [requires prior login to your UofM account]
- AFTER YOUR FIRST DAY
- Complete Your Form W-4 [requires prior login to your UofM account]
- Learn how to complete & submit your bi-weekly time sheet. Step-by-step instructions start on Page 6.
- TRAININGS TO COMPLETE
- THINGS TO KNOW
- Take advantage of the TigerPerks to which you're entitled.
- Familiarize yourself with the University's holiday schedule.
- On-campus resources:
- DID WE FORGET SOMETHING?
- Ask the HR Service Center for help.
New Graduate Assistants
- BEFORE YOUR FIRST DAY
- Sign your e-contract; a link to it is in your Memphis e-mail account.
- Tour the campus virtually!
- ON YOUR FIRST DAY
- Provide your Form I-9 supporting documents to Human Resources (178 Administration Building) by your first day.
- Know your pay schedule by reviewing the University's Payroll information.
- Complete your Direct Deposit New Employee Payroll & Employee Reimbursement Authorization form. [requires prior login to your UofM account]
- AFTER YOUR FIRST DAY
- Complete Your Form W-4 [requires prior login to your UofM account]
- If you're a non-exempt graduate assistant (meaning you are paid by the hour), learn how to complete & submit your bi-weekly time sheet. Step-by-step instructions start on Page 6.
- TRAININGS TO COMPLETE
- THINGS TO KNOW
- Take advantage of the TigerPerks to which you're entitled.
- Familiarize yourself with the University's holiday schedule.
- On-campus resources:
- DID WE FORGET SOMETHING?
- Ask the HR Service Center for help.
New Student Workers
- BEFORE YOUR FIRST DAY
- Sign your e-contract; a link to it is in your Memphis e-mail account.
- Tour the campus virtually!
- ON YOUR FIRST DAY
- Provide your Form I-9 supporting documents to Human Resources (178 Administration Building) by your first day.
- Know your pay schedule by reviewing the University's Payroll information.
- Complete your Direct Deposit New Employee Payroll & Employee Reimbursement Authorization form. [requires prior login to your UofM account]
- AFTER YOUR FIRST DAY
- Complete Your Form W-4 [requires prior login to your UofM account]
- Learn how to complete & submit your bi-weekly time sheet. Step-by-step instructions start on Page 6.
- TRAININGS TO COMPLETE
- THINGS TO KNOW
- Take advantage of the TigerPerks to which you're entitled.
- Familiarize yourself with the University's holiday schedule.
- On-campus resources:
- DID WE FORGET SOMETHING?
- Ask the HR Service Center for help.
New to Memphis
- Visit the Greater Memphis Chamber's site for relocating to Memphis.
- Visit Choose901.
- Visit MoverJunction's Moving to Memphis site.
- Full-time faculty/staff may use the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to access various relocation resources.
Please note the University of Memphis is not affiliated with many of these links and it does not endorse any products they may offer.
- BEFORE YOUR FIRST DAY