ÌýÌýQuick-Start Checklist PDF VersionÌý
Before Starting
- ÌýÌýObtain housing.
- ÌýÌýSign up for a local bank account.
- ÌýÌýObtain a .
- ÌýÌýPostdoc Parents: Enroll your child(ren) in school and/or daycare.
- ÌýÌýInternational Postdocs: Consult with your department and to complete your visa requirements for yourself and your family, if applicable, and to determine next steps before and after arrival in Colorado.
- ÌýÌýExplore Boulder’s parks, shopping areas and attractions.
First Day
- ÌýÌýActivate your .
- ÌýÌýEnsure your employee information is correct on .
- ÌýÌýBring appropriate documentation to your department or Human 91´«Ã½ to complete your .
- ÌýÌýFill out the appropriate tax withholding forms:
- Domestic Postdocs: fill out W-4 on .
- International Postdocs: with an international tax specialist.
- ÌýÌýFill out your direct deposit information on .
- ÌýÌýHave lunch with your coworkers and/or mentor.
First Week
- ÌýÌýGet your and .
- ÌýÌýMeet with your mentor to discuss your career and project plans.
- ÌýÌýExplore the 91´«Ã½ campus.
- ÌýÌýComplete your online New Employee Orientation, Information Security & Privacy Awareness and Discrimination and Harassment training on .
First Month
- ÌýÌýEnroll in through , or attend an
- ÌýÌýFill out your Individual Development Plan (IDP) and discuss it with your mentor.
- ÌýÌýRSVP for New Postdoc Orientation
- ÌýÌýSign up for .
- ÌýÌýComplete your Disclosure of External Professional Activities (DEPA) form trough .
- ÌýÌýDetermine and complete any other required .
- ÌýÌýAttend a sporting or cultural event, visit a museum, or participate in an outdoor activity.Ìý
