Before you arrive
- Explore your commute options.
Getting Started: Days 1-3
- Complete new hire paperwork; receive benefits information; establish an Employee ID Number- this process is facilitated by Campus Shared Services.
- Meet with our HaasHR team to learn about the onboarding process at Haas. You can find the reference links from your Welcome to Haas Orientation here.

- Berkeley Regional Services will email you your Employee ID number and information on how to set-up your CalNetID and password. Here is information about CalNet.
- Once you CalNet ID is activated, visit the Cal 1 Card Office to obtain your Cal 1 Card. You will need to bring along valid form of picture ID (Driver’s License or California ID card, etc.).
- Set up your email and calendar on Bconnected. HelpDesk (Haas IT) will help you set up your email, calendar, and will provide you access to shared drives.
- Set up your Voicemail.
- Purchase Parking Permit, Bus and BART Tickets from the Parking and Transportation Office.
- Visit Facilities to activate your ID Card to use it as Card Key for the Haas building.
- Log in to Blu, your one-stop employee resource. You can update your personal information, direct deposit, emergency contact information and more.
- Access “employee actions” and “income and taxes” in UC Path where you’ll find complete payroll information, such as earning statements, tax withholdings, benefits information and more.
Review Safety and Emergency Procedures
- Take some time to review the Safety and Emergency Information website that contains information about protocols, procedures and safety resources.
- WarnMe System: WarnMe is UC Berkeley’s alerting and warning service for students, staff, and faculty. It is activated to contact you when there is an immediate threat to safety or health affecting the campus community. WarnMe can alert you by phone, text message, or email – you choose the best ways to reach you. By default, WarnMe will send a message to your Official Email address in the CalNet directory (typically your berkeley.edu address). To receive WarnMe emergency warnings via any other method, such as by text or phone, go to WarnMe site and indicate your preferences.
Complete Required Training
- Make time to complete the mandatory training sessions: Ethics Briefing, Sexual Harassment Prevention Training, and Cyber Security Awareness Training. You will receive an email from the campus Learning Center about each of these courses. These are assigned automatically.
- Be sure to ask your supervisor about additional training you are required to take as part of your role.
Update your Information on CalNet Directory
- Enter or update your CalNet Directory information. Please be sure that a phone number is listed for you so that we can reach you in case of emergency.
Access Your Timecard
- To access your timecard, click the blue Access Button on Caltime
- Review training materials, videos, and step-by-step guides based on your role: http://caltime.berkeley.edu/training
- Submit your timecard on due dates based on your role. Also, view vacation and sick leave accruals.
Bookmark the Staff Now webpage
- Visit the Staff Now webpage to get news about what’s happening at Haas.
Review Computer and Telephone Policy
- Many services are arranged for you by your unit, so check in with your supervisor about technology services. Please read the UC Berkeley Computer Use Policy and Telephone Policy to which you must adhere.
Review and Discuss with your Supervisor:
- Your unit’s goals and mission
- Performance goals and expectations
- Probationary period (if applicable)
- Your job description and work schedule
- Training needed and key people to meet