Welcome to the University of Illinois! Completing the items below will help you as you begin your postdoc. Individual units may have additional items for you to complete, but this list should help you get started.
- Check-in with your faculty mentor.
- Check-in with your department administrator or HR representative. He or she will talk to you about the new hire paperwork that must be completed before you begin work.
- (If an international scholar) Check-in with International Student and Scholar Services. The office is located at 616 E. Green St., Suite 201, Champaign.
- Complete information on the NESSIE New Hire website. The login information will be provided by your hiring unit.
- Learn about technology resources available to you.
- Obtain your University identification card (or i-card). Your i-card allows you to check out library materials and ride for free on the community bus system.
- Attend onboarding sessions for new employees.
- Open a bank account. University Payroll deposits funds via direct deposit.
- (If an international scholar) Register for a Tax Status Review Appointment for Foreign Nationals.
- Register your vehicle and obtain an Illinois driver’s license at a Secretary of State facility.
- Contact the Parking Department to explore parking options on campus if you plan to drive to campus.
- Learn about programs and resources for postdoctoral scholars through the GradLinks email list, the UIUC Postdoc Alliance and the National Postdoctoral Association.