As a new hire, it is your responsibility to review the important resources discusses during orientation within the first month of employment following orientation. Please review this checklist to ensure you understand the policies, procedures, and guidelines in place at the University.

University Policies

• Anti-Harassment Policy Statement
• Computer Access and Use
• Drug-Free Workplace/Drug-Free Schools Policy
• University Non-Discrimination and Anti-Retaliation Statement
• University-wide Closure and Class Cancellation (Extreme Weather Conditions)

Good to Know

• Intellectual Property Assignment
• Multifactor Authentication at Pitt (Duo)
• Payroll Employee Self-Service (including biweekly pay dates and Local Services Tax)
• Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation
• Pitt Worx Resources (including time card info and reference guides for new hires)

While the Office of Human Resources is working remotely, orientation for staff is being held virtually for all new hires across the University. The slide decks available below are edited versions presented at orientation. Please note that not all resources are available at this time.

• All-Temps Orientation
• Pitt Information Technology

• Parking at Pitt
• Pitt Campus Map
• The Pitt Promise
• Pitt United Way
• Pitt Worx FAQs
• University of Pittsburgh Police: For Safety's Sake

Trainings that must be completed or may be assigned to you within your provisional period include:

• Discrimination and Harassment Prevention (required of all employees)
• Preventing Discrimination and Sexual Violence: Title IX, VAWA, and the Clery Act Training
• Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting (if applicable)

Please note that access to the Preventing Discrimination & Sexual Violence and Discrimination & Harassment Prevention trainings are not available until 7-10 business days after your start date. Learn more about these trainings on the Office for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion website.

As a new member of the University of Pittsburgh community, it is important that you have the appropriate clearances and training that are required for your position. Learn more about the necessary clearances you may need and other employment verification requirements as an employee at Pitt.

In addition to any child protection clearances that may be needed, all employees are required to fill out the Form I-9 after accepting an employment offer with the University. Learn more about completing the Form I-9 or the re-verification process.

Log into Pitt Worx, the University's human resources and payroll system. Here, you can submit time cards, access your payroll and personal information, enroll in benefits, and more.

Pitt’s Emergency Notification System (ENS) keeps the University community updated on all emergency and urgent events on campus; you can subscribe for ENS messages through your My Pitt portal.

Pitt Commons is an online networking and mentoring platform exclusively for Pitt staff, faculty, students, and alumni. Create a profile, network and make connections, find mentors/mentees, and join groups based on common interests.

Panther Central is your go-to place to obtain your Panther Card, learn about on-campus buses and shuttles available for employees, and more.

Visit the Pitt Information Technology website for IT services and resources that support learning, teaching, research, and business for faculty, staff, and students at Pitt.