On-Boarding
Welcome to the UTRGV family. As a newly hired employee, there are a few steps to take before you begin work. If you have any questions about these steps or your On-Boarding process, please contact any of the Human Resources offices.
Before your First Day | ![]() |
Orientation Day |
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Day Two & Beyond |
Before you start, there are some steps we’d like you to complete to ensure your first day is smooth. |
On your first day, you will attend a New Employee Orientation. You will be introduced to our UTRGV culture, learn about benefits and retirement, training and compliance, as well as information security and complete required paperwork. |
Orientation continues with items to complete in your first few weeks and months of employment. |
Benefit Eligible new hire staff and faculty will receive a communication email with scheduling details regarding the New Employee Orientation session. To ensure employment is processed properly, please visit and follow the next milestone steps.
Before your First Day
All UTRGV new hires will receive an email notification upon assignment of the PeopleSoft On-Boarding activity guide to be completed online. It is essential to fully complete within the corresponding deadline.
User Video Guides
Employment Eligibility Verification Documents
Please email scanned personal document(s) to HR@utrgv.edu in an encrypted message with subject line: [secure] Personal Documents for I9 Verification
Orientation Day
The new employee orientation is designed to introduce you to UTRGV; acclimate you to the university's culture, mission and values; help you quickly complete operational requirements; and, successfully transition you into your new role.
Day Two & Beyond
We hope you found your orientation valuable and that you are feeling supported and productive in your new role. Orientation isn't over now that you've completed your first day; it is ongoing. There are additional action steps you need to complete as you fully transition into your new role at UTRGV.
Monitor and Complete
Complete Online via MyUTRGV
PeopleSoft On-Boarding Activity Guide
- Ensure to fully complete the activity guide tasks by deadline as assigned
Help: PeopleSoft 9.2 Training & Resources
Blackboard
Note: Complete within the first 30 days upon assigned by the Office of Institutional Compliance, an email notification will be sent when this occurs.
Campus Access
- Parking www.utrgv.edu/myparking
- V One Card:https://www.utrgv.edu/campus-card-services/v-onecard/index.htm
Brownsville:
Bookstore
Edinburg:
Student Union ESTUN 2.310
aux@utrgv.edu • (956) 665-2224
- Obtain Office Keys- Supervisor must complete Request of Keys Form.
- Benefit selection must be completed within the first 31 days of employment.
Note: UTRGV Credentials needed
Online Tools & Resources