Welcome to Sonoma State University. To make your transition as smooth as possible, this page provides information you will need to get.
- How
can I get ready for my first day?
- Where
should I go on my first day, how do I get there, and where can I park?
- What
will I need to bring on my first day?
- When
will I get an Employee I.D. Card?
- When
will I get my paycheck?
- Where can I get more information on my benefits, and when am I eligible?
1.
How can I get ready for my first day?
There
are several employment forms that you should fill out online in advance
of your first day. If your position is eligible for benefits, you can
read about the benefits
plans so that you will be ready to make a choice at orientation.
2.
Where should I go on my first day, how do I get there, and where can
I park?
All
employees must come to Human Services in Ruben Salazar Hall on their
first day to sign up as a new employee. You may purchase a daily parking
permit from any of the permit machines for $2.50. Some machines accept
quarters only, so be prepared! Campus
maps include parking lot locations.
3.
What will I need to bring on my first day?
You
are required to present the following
documents on your first day:
- Documents
that satisfy the requirement for the
INS Form I-9.
- An original,
non-laminated Social Security card to satisfy California state payroll
requirements.
- Your new employee paperwork that you filled out online.
4.
When will I get an Employee I.D. Card?
When you
sign up, you will receive a temporary I.D. card. Your permanent card
will be mailed to your department. You will need an employee I.D. card
to get a parking decal, sign up for email and other computer access,
receive library privileges, and be eligible for special admission to
certain events.
5.
When will I get my paycheck?
Pay
dates and payroll calendars
vary by your type of position. For further clarification, ask
your supervisor.
6.
Where can I get more information on my benefits, and when am I eligible?
If your
position is eligible for benefits, you will be scheduled for a New Employee
Orientation session, which includes a benefits orientation. The effective
date of medical coverage is the first day of the month following appointment
once have submitted enrollment forms. For more information on CSU specific benefits information, please visit the Systemwide Benefits Portal.
