New Employees
Welcome to a new career and a new community.
Our new employee orientation process will help you successfully transition into your new position. There are four steps:
- Department Orientation: this begins on your first day and continues as you become familiar with your new duties
- Employment Forms: You should complete an electronic I-9 prior to, or no later than, your first day of employment. The hiring department or the Office of Human Resources can provide you with the link to the electronic I-9 website. On your first day you will also be give hard copy of forms for payroll forms, health insurance and other onboarding forms.
- Benefits Orientation: this is an overview of the benefits that are available to you based on your position
- College Orientation: this introduction to the rich history of W&M and resources available today will help connect you to our unique campus and community
A new option is to participate in our Partnership Program. This program pairs you with a current employee who will help you navigate the College's people, places and processes for the first months of your employment. Sign up now to be assigned a Partner!
The information here offers more detail about each step in the new employee orientation process:
- What to Expect on Your First Day
- Completing Your Employment Forms
- What to Expect at Your Benefits Orientation
- What to expect at Your College Orientation
Maps & Directions
Before your first day you may want to review the tips here:
Additional Resources
New to Williamsburg? - If you are new to W&M and also new to the area, check out this valuable information.
Things To Do (pdf) - During your first months you may want to learn more about the campus and explore your surroundings (both at the W&M main campus and VIMS). For ideas on what to explore, check out this list of activities and have fun!
Dual Career website - W&M recognizes that employment decisions often include two careers. This website offers necessary resources to couples and their families.
