The College requires all new staff employees starting regular positions (temporary/contingent workers not required but are welcome) to attend an orientation session on their first day of employment. Orientation sessions are held every other Monday (except for Monday holidays when the schedule moves to Tuesday).
All orientation sessions are remote.
Day One Orientation Schedule
- 9:00 am - 11:00 am Foundations of Emerson presentation
- 11:30 am - 12:00 pm SEIU staff union presentation
- 1:30 pm - 2:45 pm Benefits presentation
Upcoming Orientation Dates 2023
- September 5 (Tuesday)
- September 18
- October 2
- October 16
- October 30
- November 13
- November 27
- December 11 (last date of 2023)
Upcoming Orientation Dates 2024
- January 3 (Wednesday)
- January 16 (Tuesday)
- January 29
- February 12
- February 26
- March 11
- March 25
During the Orientation program, you will:
- have the opportunity to meet other staff starting at Emerson
- review college policies and employment paperwork
- hear about the first-year experience program for staff
- connect your new job to the College's strategic goals
- receive a full benefits package overview
First-Year Experience
Onboarding as a new employee encompasses your entire first year at Emerson. We continually update the First-Year Experience program and look forward to hearing your feedback as you progress through it.