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 2024
- August 12
- August 26
- September 9
- September 23
- October 7
- October 21
- November 4
- November 18
- December 2
- December 16
Upcoming Orientation Dates 2025
- Monday, January 6
- Tuesday, January 21
- Monday, February 3
- Tuesday, February 18
- Monday, March 3
- Monday, March 17
- Monday, March 31
- Monday, April 14
- Monday, April 28
- Monday, May 12
- Tuesday, May 27
- Monday, June 9
- Monday, June 23
- Monday, July 7
- Monday, July 21
- Monday, August 4
- Monday, August 18
- Tuesday, September 2
- Monday, September 15
- Monday, September 29
- Tuesday, October 14
- Monday, October 27
- Monday, November 10
- Monday, December 1
- Monday, December 15
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.