A guide for new employees
New Employee Orientation
To introduce new Ohio State employees to the culture of Ohio State and set them up for success from their first day, all newly hired staff will attend a virtual orientation. Orientation will focus on Buckeye pride and inspire new employees to value how we consistently work together to build our legacy through collaboration, a strong sense of community and an unwavering commitment to excellence.
Two orientations are held – one for campus employees and one for medical center employees.
Prior to starting, new employees will receive information on how to join orientation, as well as a packet of information about joining Ohio State.
Helpful Orientation Information
Below are upcoming orientation dates for main campus employees:
- January 7, 2025
- January 13, 2025
- January 27, 2025
- February 10, 2025
- February 24, 2025
- March 10, 2025
- March 24, 2025
- April 7, 2025
- April 21, 2025
- May 5, 2025
- May 19, 2025
Below are 2024 orientation dates for Wexner Medical Center employees:
January
- January 2, 2024 (Tuesday)
- January 16, 2024 (Tuesday)
- January 29, 2024
February
- February 12, 2024
- February 26, 2024
March
- March 11, 2024
- March 25, 2024
April
- April 8, 2024
- April 22, 2024
May
- May 6, 2024
- May 20, 2024
June
- June 3, 2024
- June 10, 2024
- June 17, 2024
- June 24, 2024
July
- July 1, 2024
- July 8, 2024
- July 15, 2024
- July 22, 2024
- July 29, 2024
August
- August 5, 2024
- August 12, 2024
- August 19, 2024
- August 26, 2024
September
- September 3, 2024 (Tuesday)
- September 9, 2024
- September 16, 2024
- September 23, 2024
- September 30, 2024
October
- October 7, 2024
- October 14, 2024
- October 21, 2024
- October 28, 2024
November
- November 4, 2024
- November 12, 2024 (Tuesday)
- November 18, 2024
- November 25, 2024
December
- December 2, 2024
- December 9, 2024
- December 16, 2024
View the New Employee Essentials Guide.
Prior to their start dates, new employees will receive information on how to join the virtual orientation, as well as a packet of information about joining Ohio State.
To ensure new employees have smooth transition into their new role, leaders should:
- Have a welcome conversation with new employees to determine where employees should go to participate in the virtual orientation (either in the workplace or at home), as well as discuss the expectations after attending new employee orientation.
- Review the new employee’s welcome email, which each leader will also receive, that includes instructions on how to participate in the virtual orientation.
- Follow up with new employees at least once per week for the first 30 days to ensure completion of new employee items.
- Reach out to your HR Consultant if you have questions and/or need support.