Before You Arrive
You've signed your acceptance letter - now what?
What To Expect: Important New Hire Communications
Formal Offer Letter: after you've accepted a verbal or informal written offer, you will be sent a formal letter or email detailing the terms and conditions of the job offer, and information about the next steps to take. If you are eligible for benefits, this letter will state what kind of benefits you have (Endowed or Contract College). We recommend that you print and save this document for your records.
NetID Email: You'll receive an email with instructions on how to activate your NetID.
Welcome to Cornell - Important Next Steps Email: You’ll receive an email with information outlining the next steps, including beginning your onboarding process in Workday and scheduling an onboarding appointment (for eligible employees). Login to Workday as soon as possible to see an important to-do list that will get you set up as a Cornell employee! If you have questions, please contact the HR Services & Transitions Center: 607-255-3936 (TTY:711), hrservices@cornell.edu
Important: If you haven't received any of these emails or letters, contact your hiring manager or the HR Services & Transitions Center: 607-255-3936 (TTY: 711), hrservices@cornell.edu This is a general guideline; there may be variations to this outline depending on your job.