Quick-Start Checklist

Before Starting

  • ÌýÌýObtain housing.
  • ÌýÌýSign up for a local bank account.
  • ÌýÌýObtain a .
  • ÌýÌýPostdoc Parents: Enroll your child(ren) in school and/or daycare.
  • ÌýÌýInternational Postdocs: Consult with your department and to complete your visa requirements for yourself and your family, if applicable, and to determine next steps before and after arrival in Colorado.
  • ÌýÌýExplore Boulder’s parks, shopping areas and attractions.

First Day

  • ÌýÌýActivate your .
  • ÌýÌýEnsure your employee information is correct on .
  • ÌýÌýBring appropriate documentation to your department or Human Resources to complete your .
  • ÌýÌýFill out the appropriate tax withholding forms:
    • Domestic Postdocs: fill out W-4 on .
    • International Postdocs: with an international tax specialist.
  • ÌýÌýFill out your direct deposit information on .
  • ÌýÌýHave lunch with your coworkers and/or mentor.

First Week

  • ÌýÌýGet your and .
  • ÌýÌýMeet with your mentor to discuss your career and project plans.
  • ÌýÌýExplore the CU Boulder campus.
  • ÌýÌýComplete your online New Employee Orientation, Information Security & Privacy Awareness and Discrimination and Harassment training on .

First Month

  • ÌýÌýEnroll in through , or attend an
  • ÌýÌýFill out your Individual Development Plan (IDP) and discuss it with your mentor.
  • ÌýÌýRSVP for New Postdoc Orientation
  • ÌýÌýSign up for .
  • ÌýÌýComplete your Disclosure of External Professional Activities (DEPA) form trough .
  • ÌýÌýDetermine and complete any other required .
  • ÌýÌýAttend a sporting or cultural event, visit a museum, or participate in an outdoor activity.Ìý