New Employee Programs

The below programs are offered to New Employees at no cost and are intended to be taken within the New Employees first year at CU Boulder. These programs are intended to be taken within the New Employees first year at CU Boulder to support their affinity and understanding of working at CU Boulder.

  • QuickStart is CU’s virtual campus-wide orientation meant to be taken on the employees first day, or as close to it as possible. It is generally offered every Monday and the 1st of the month if possible.
  • New Employee Welcome Experience (NewX) is an in-person day-long walking tour of campus meant to be taken between 3-6 months of an employees time at CU. It is generally offered every other Wednesday.
  • CU Discover are bimonthly webinars to provide additional support, resources, and knowledge-gathering to new employees across their first year. Topics are repeated throughout the year in case employees are not able to make some topics.

SOAR (Starting off Achieving Results) Program

We offer an executive onboarding program, SOAR (Starting off Achieving Results), for the following employee positions (internal or external):
  • Officer
  • Provost, Vice Provost, Associate Vice Provost, Assistant Provosts
  • Dean, Associate Dean, Assistant Dean
  • Senior Vice Chancellor, Vice Chancellor, Associate Vice Chancellor, Assistant Vice Chancellor
For more information and to discuss a consultation meeting please reach out to Elyse.Sutton@colorado.edu.

What: QuickStart provides new hires with tools and resources for getting set up quickly at CU Boulder. We will discuss to-do tasks for new employees like completing the I-9, paychecks/direct deposit, enrolling in benefits and more.Ìý

When: Take within the first two weeks of your start date. Sessions are generally held Mondays from 9:00 AM-10:30 AM (Mountain Standard Time) via Zoom.

View the 2025 QuickStart calendar

Who: QuickStart is designed for new CU Boulder employees who are in a 50% or greater permanent position.

How: New Employees should discuss with their supervisor/hiring manager if and when they should attend QuickStart. The supervisor/hiring manager will work with the new employee to determine the best time for them to attend and supervisor/hiring manager will provide the zoom link.ÌýÌý

No registration necessary! ÌýZoom link provided by Supervisor

What: New Employee Welcome Experience (NewX) is a day-long in-person program for new employees to learn about the history of CU Boulder, enjoy a walking and bus tour of campus, and interact with campus leadership. Free lunch included! Details regarding the program will be available after registration and via follow-up emails. Participants need to be prepared to walk/travel about 2.25 miles total and be outdoors in the elements for the majority of the tour.Ìý

If you require an accommodation, please contact newatcu@colorado.edu at least one week prior to the program and we will follow up with you to determine an accommodation to meet your needs.

When: Take within the first 3-6 months of your start date. Program is generally offered every other Wednesday from 9:00 AM-3:15 PM (Mountain Standard Time) in-person.Ìý

View the 2025 NewX calendar

Who: NewX is designed for new, permanent employees. This may include:

  • Employees who have worked at CU previously and returning after a period away
  • Students transitioning into staff/faculty positions
  • Temporary employees transitioning into permanent positions.

How: New Employees should discuss with their supervisor/hiring manager when would be appropriate for them to attend NewX. Employees can register via Skillsoft Percipio.

What: The CU Discover series are virtual webinars designed to educate and connect new employees to CU Boulder’s variety of resources and perks throughout their first year. Topics include:Ìý

  • Tuition Assistance Benefit
  • Demystifying Academic Traditions
  • Professional Development Opportunities
  • Employee Wellness
  • Staff Council

When: Take throughout the first year at CU Boulder. We offer about two sessions each month and most sessions are offered twice a year if an employee is unable to attend a session. Sessions are generallyÌýFridays from 12:00-1:00 PM (Mountain Standard Time) via Zoom.Ìý

Browse the 2025 CU Discover sessions

Who: CU Discover is designed for all new employees to CU Boulder.

How:ÌýEmployees can register via Skillsoft Percipio. Direct registration links included on 2025 CU Discover sessions webpage linked above.

Questions?

For any questions regarding our new employee programs, please email newatcu@colorado.eduÌý