Getting Started

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What to Do On Your First-Day on Campus

If you're new to campus, here are some things you'll need to know on day one.

New Employee Orientation

New Employee Orientation is hosted by the Human Resources Department at UNMC. While attendance is not mandatory for faculty, new faculty members are welcome to attend. The orientation provides valuable knowledge about resources available at the university. The orientation is available virtually to accommodate as many individual schedules as possible. Click for more information and orientation dates/times.

Please contact Human Resources (employeerelations@unmc.edu) if you have any further questions regarding orientation.

Maps – Find Your Way Around

Find your way around campus by viewing maps and directions.

Parking

Parking Services is located in Annex 10, 4230 Leavenworth Street, Business Service Center Room 3037. Parking Services information is available on the campus intranet.

Read the parking handbook

Business Cards

You can order business cards online through Printing Services.

ID Cards

Your UNMC ID card provides access to buildings and secured areas and may be used as an ATM/debit card. To receive your card, bring your driver's license, government-issued ID, military ID or passport with you.

Policies & Procedures

Before you start at UNMC, make sure to review and understand the university's policies and procedures:

Technology & Online Portals

Canvas

Canvas is a portal to your courses, announcements, syllabi and recordings.

AI Resource Hub

The NU ITS staff has built and maintains a robust AI Resource Hub to help you learn how to utilize AI tools available to you at the University of Nebraska. It provides a variety of resources and supports, including prompts you can use for common tasks and guidance on using AI effectively.

Employee Services

eServ allows you to register for events, review personnel information, and move your parking.

IRB Online

The Research Support System (RSS) allows you to schedule lab services, see instrument calendars and view invoices.

Support

ServiceNow is your first stop for all technology-related questions.

UNMC/NM Apps on Mobile Devices

Follow instructions to install the Intune Company Portal in order to stay connected to your work apps like Email, OneDrive, and Epic Haiku on your personal mobile devices.