First things first, coordinate your arrival with your home department. In addition to the steps outlined here, they may have additional onboarding processes for you to complete. View an updated list of departmental contacts.

As required by law, employees working in the United States are required to complete the I-9 process at the time of hire, rehire or when their work authorization documents expire. New employees are required to complete Section 1 of the I-9 on or before the employee’s first day of employment. Section 2 must be completed within three business days of the employee’s first day of employment.

Human Resources representatives will be available on campus to conduct the I-9 process for all employees (casuals, staff, DOF appointees) per the following schedule.

Days: Mondays and Thursdays

Location: New South Building, Room B10 (Basement Level)

Time: 9 a.m. to noon (Eastern Standard Time)

**Hours for the week of May 26, 2025 have been changed:

• Monday, May 26, 2025: Closed for holiday
• Tuesday, May 27, 2025: 9 a.m. to noon
• Thursday, May 29, 2025: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Appointments are encouraged, walk-in appointments are acceptable. Please use HR's I-9 scheduling link to make an appointment.

Employees are sent instructions to their Princeton email account two weeks prior to their start date to complete Section 1 of I-9 in the Tracker online system, along with the details to present their documentation to HR to complete Section 2 of the process. Employees residing within the tri-state region (NJ, PA, NY) are required to complete the I-9 in person. Those who are approved to work fully remote outside of the region, may contact [email protected] to make alternate arrangements.

University accounts are set up for all University faculty and staff, and unlock access to technology services including University email accounts, the campus network, and more. The Office of Information Technology makes it easy to get started and offers tech support when you need it.

Note that other aspects of the onboarding process are explained in important information that will be sent to your University email account.

All incoming new hires are invited to attend a special online question and answer webinar about Princeton University benefits. Prior to attending, we invite you to view our Benefits New Hire Orientation, which can explain the differences in our plan types and provide more insight in making an election for you and your family.

New Hire Informational Videos

New Hire Benefits Booklet 2024

What: Review medical plans, enrollment process and answer questions about plan options.

When: (Please choose one session – approximately 90 minutes each)

• Monday, April 7, 2025 at 11 a.m.
• Monday, April 21, 2025 at 11 a.m.
• Monday, May 5, 2025 at 11 a.m.
• Monday, May 19, 2025 at 11 a.m.

Registration: Click on the above selected session or email [email protected] or call (609) 258-3302. Include your name and session date to receive Zoom meeting invite for requested date.

Your TigerCard establishes your affiliation with Princeton University and serves as a photo ID. In addition to serving as an ID, your TigerCard gains you access to:

• The Library
• The Athletics Department
• McCosh Health Center
• The Housing Office
• The Frist Campus Center Ticket Office 
• Campus buildings and high security areas that are electronically secured

Your TigerCard is also used as a debit card to pay for food or copy services.

You may pick up your TigerCard at the TigerCard Office, part of The Service Point in New South. Contact 609-258-8300 or [email protected] with any questions.

Parking & Transportation Services offers essential information about getting to and around campus, including vehicle registration for parking permits. Be sure to check out the Revise Your Ride program, which offers enhanced benefits and incentives to participants in one of five alternate commuter programs: bike/walk, carpool, vanpool, transit reimbursement, or NJ Transit bus pass.

All Princeton University faculty and staff are required to complete the University's online Preventing Sexual Harassment Program within 30 days of the start date. This 45-minute e-learning program provides information about University policies related to sexual harassment, campus resources, and each employee's reporting obligation.

For more information, please see the Sexual Misconduct Prevention FAQs.  

If you have any questions about the program, email [email protected]. For technical questions, email [email protected].

Important Notice: Run the course in Edge or Chrome browser. If Firefox is your default browser, copy and paste the course link into Edge or Chrome browser window.

Use HR Self Service to update your name, marital status, direct deposit, addresses, contact information, or emergency contacts. Please note that HR Self-Service cannot be accessed prior to the hire date.

Find more details.

Many external research funders, including federal grantmaking agencies and publishers, now require researchers to establish and maintain an ORCID iD. This unique identifier not only assists in managing your public scholarly information, but also enhances your visibility within the academic community. More information is available on the Princeton University Library website and the Office of Research and Project Administration website.