New Employee Welcome

Orientation

Make sure you didn't miss these important items!

• New Employee Orientation
  • Set up your Benefits
  • Set up your Direct Deposit

Good To Know

• Eating on Campus
• Tobacco Free Initiative

Getting Around Campus

• Campus Guide
  This interactive guide offers a campus map and much more.
• WildCard Photo ID Cards
  The photo Faculty/Staff UKID card is modeled after the WildCard concept which resembles a credit card or debit card. It may be used at campus bookstores and libraries, as well as for campus food and dining services.
• eForms
  This site provides nearly all the forms you may need, most in printer-friendly PDF format.

Technology

• Activating your linkblue account
  This guide shows you how to use your linkblue account, which is your way of connecting to the Internet and email, and accessing other university resources. 
• Information Technology Services (ITS) Customer Services provides a single point of contact for the technological needs of students, faculty, staff and alumni. Visit the Tech Help Center (techhelpcenter.uky.edu) for many articles with step-by-step instructions. For 24/7 immediate assistance, please contact ITS Customer Services at 859-218-HELP (4357) or for assistance with non-urgent matters, fill out the Customer Services Assistance Request form.
• Networking & Infrastructure
  Networking & Infrastructure is responsible for all wired networking, wireless networking and voice communications for the university. Request service by calling ITS Customer Services at 859-218-HELP (4357) or filling out the appropriate request form in the Tech Help Center Self-Service Feature.

Human Resources

• Health & Wellness 
  At any time, choose to participate in free (or highly discounted) services such as free nutrition consults, health coaching, fitness facilities and more. Plus, take advantage of LiveWell rewards, such as financial incentives and wellness subsidies — you'll be notified about eligiblity.
• Work-Life
  You have many options when it comes to workplace flexibility and you can see Work-Life for a consult regarding proposing flex time or seasonal hours. They also offer resources abound for balancing many of life's milestones: from starting a family to caring for your aging family members.
• Benefits
  Explore medical, dental, vision, life insurance and other coverage plans offered to regular, full-time status employees.
• Compensation and Payscales
  Their site offers you more information on UK’s job classifications, pay grades and pay scales.
• Policies
  The HR Policy and Procedure Manual provides complete information on rules and guidelines pertaining to University staff.
• Hiring
  Human Resources provides tools and information for faculty members or department chairs/administrators interested in hiring permanent or temporary staff (including students) or faculty.