New Hire Resources
Welcome to Carnegie Mellon University! New staff employees are encouraged to participate in an Onboarding Session during their first week to complete required onboarding tasks, and New Hire Orientation during their first 30 days to learn more about the university.
Please note that, in response to COVID-19 precautionary directives, Onboarding and New Hire Orientation sessions are currently being offered virtually via Zoom.
Welcome and Engagement
About CMU
- Campus Maps
- CMU Mission, Vision and Values
- CMU History and Traditions
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Human Resources Contacts
Staff Council and Staff Wellness
- Staff Council
- Mindfulness Room
- Fitness Centers
- Group X-ercise Classes (currently offered online)
Marketing & Communications
Facilities Management and Campus Services
- Facilities Management Services
- Parking & Transportation Services
- CMU Postal Services
- Tartan Ink
- University Stores
- Sustainability
Additional Advantages
Expectations and Responsibilities
Child Protection Operations
- PA Act 153 and Child Protection
- Policy on the Protection of Children in Carnegie Mellon Programs, Activities and Facilities
Disability Services
Human Resources Equal Opportunity Services
Preventing and Responding to Sexual Misconduct and Other Forms of Gender Discrimination
- Office of Title IX Initiatives
- Sexual Misconduct Policy (Interim)
- Reporting Sexual Misconduct at CMU
- Policy on Workplace Threats and Violence
- Green Dot at CMU
Safety and Security
- University Police Department
- Shuttle and Escort Services
- Enterprise Risk Management
- Environmental Health & Safety
- Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity Services
- Risk Operations
- CMU-Alert
Information Security
Understanding Your Benefits
Eligibility and Enrollment
- Eligibility
- Benefits for Dependents
- Benefits Guide [pdf]
- Domestic Full-Time Rates [pdf]
- Domestic Part-Time Rates [pdf]
- HR Service Center — Workday login, New Employee Information, Payroll Calendars, Help and FAQs
Health and Welfare Benefits
Time Off and Leaves
Retirement Savings
- Retirement Savings Plans
- Retirement Investment Options
- Retirement Education
- Prior Service Credit Request Form [pdf]