Preparing to Retire - Applying for Retirement

OPERS and STRS Retirees

Retirees participating in the OPERS and STRS plan should follow the outline below to apply for retirement.

• Consult with your retirement system counselor and confirm your eligibility to receive retirement benefits.
• Complete and submit your application for retirement to OPERS or STRS. See Retiring from OPERS or STRS Applying for Benefits for more information.
• The retirement system notifies HR Connection’s retirement team of your scheduled retirement date and requests certification of your retirement from the university.
• HR Connection certifies your retirement after your HR partner has entered your retirement date in the HR system.
• Submit your resignation in Workday. Review Submit a Resignation in Workday for details.

Retirement benefit payments begin on the first day of the month following the month of your last day of service. For example, if your last day worked is July 15, your payments will begin August 1. If you work or receive compensation for even one day in a month, you will not begin receiving payments until the first day of the following month.

ARP Retirees

• Contact your ARP provider to discuss timing of your distribution options and determine their required next steps.
• Visit the distributions page to determine if you need to complete the Retirement Distribution Certification Request form after your last day of employment and submit to HR Connection. If the form is not needed, please work directly with your provider.
• Submit your resignation in Workday. Review Submit a Resignation in Workday for details.