Dear (name), Welcome to Texas State University! We are excited to welcome you to the Bobcat family. Your employment as a (job title) in (name of department) will begin on (date). Below you will find information about onboarding with the university.
Before Your First Day: Step 1: Complete New Employee Welcome Course Your start at TXST begins with our New Employee Welcome Course. This course is designed to provide a benefits overview and information about the many wonderful resources you have at TXST. Some of your onboarding forms will ask for your Texas State ID (TXST ID). Your TXST ID: [Insert TXST ID]
Step 2: Complete and Return your New Hire Forms Please complete the Personal Data Sheet as soon as possible to ensure we have the appropriate information for your onboarding. Additionally, be prepared to provide the appropriate documentation that establishes identity and employment authorization to your hiring department for the Form I-9 process on or before your first day of employment. Return these forms via your Bobcat Mail to: [designated e-mail of department PCR initiator]
Step 3: Activate Your NetID* Your Net ID will be used to log in to most TXST systems. To activate your net ID, you’ll need to access the Net ID Activation in the Online Toolkit. For more information on this process, please visit the NetID Support page. Your Net ID: [insert Net ID] *Please note that Net IDs are commonly released by the Human Resources team the Friday before employment. Until this happens, you will not be able to activate your Net ID.
Step 4: Set up Your Bobcat Mail You’ll need to use your newly activated Net ID and password to log in to Bobcat Mail.
Step 5: Get Your Bobcat ID Card* First time Bobcat Employees can upload an approved picture and pick up their Bobcat ID Card from ID Services as early as your first day of employment. Instructions for Online Photo Submission BobcatCard Photo Upload Portal *If you are unable to successfully upload your photo via the portal you can stop by the ID Services office for in-person service at LBJ Student Center Rm. 2-9.
On Your First Day: New Employee Welcome Zoom Q&A Session Monday, Insert Date | Zoom | 10 – 11 a.m. The New Employee Welcome Zoom Q&A Session is a brief, optional session to answer any questions you may have regarding your benefits, any network or system issues, and provide you with an opportunity to meet members of our HR Benefits team. Feel free to log in anytime during the session to ask your questions! Additionally, the HR Benefits office, located in Suite 360 of the J.C. Kellam Administration building (JCK), is open on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for you to stop by and chat with an HR Benefits representative. No appointment necessary!
Once you get settled, be on the lookout for an invitation to an in-person New Employee Welcome experience from the HR Talent Development and Communications team. We look forward to seeing you on (date)! Please feel free to call me at 512.245.#### or contact Human Resources at 512.245.2557 if you have any questions. Sincerely, (your name) (your title)
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