New Hire Checklist - 1. Before Your First Day

Welcome to The New School! As a new employee, there are a number of things you will need to be prepared for your first day of work and beyond. Feel free to print this page or save as a PDF if you would like to check things off as you complete them.

The steps listed below are in chronological order. We recommend completing the below as soon as possible to avoid delays. Refer to Onboarding Help for assistance unless noted otherwise below.

1) Identify Your Login Information

Contact IT Central if you have difficulty accessing or using the below services - you may submit an IT Service Request ("ticket") online or contact IT Central.

1. New School ID Number (N#): Once you complete your new hire paperwork, you will be sent your New School ID Number (N#) via secure send email message. Part-time faculty should get their ID# from the school/program representative with whom they initially completed new hire paperwork.
   
2. NetID: Use your N# and last name to lookup your NetID, your username for all technology services at The New School.
   
3. Password: You will next need to reset your password. From the Account Services portal (account.newschool.edu) select "Reset Your Password." You will be prompted to enter your NetID and answer three security questions (Date of Birth, New School ID Number, and last four digits of your Social Security Number).
1. Tip: Your password will expire every six months. You may change your password at that time, or any time, by visiting account.newschool.edu.
   
4. Email: You are required to utilize your Net School Email for all work correspondence. Visit mail.newschool.edu and log into your New School Email using your default email address (NetID@newschool.edu) and NetID password. You will need to enroll with Duo multi-factor authentication before you can use mail for the first time. Additional instructions to set up your account are provided on the New School Account Setup Guide.
1. Reminder: Don't forget to email your HR representative from your New School Email account once you have successfully logged in, if applicable.
2. Tip: Email is powered by Gmail at The New School - see G Suite (Google) for guides and pointers if this is your first time using Gmail.

2) Request Technology

1. Laptop: Fill out this form to order your laptop (full-time faculty and staff only). You will be notified via email when your device is ready for pickup.
1. NOTE: Check with your manager to see if the form has been completed on your behalf.
   
2. Other Technology: Chat with your supervisor to see if you need any peripherals like a mouse, monitor, printer, etc. They will need to request/order these for you.

3) Upload Documentation

1. ID Photo: Upload a photo of yourself for your newcard (New School ID) at idphoto.newschool.edu. You'll receive an email when your photo has been approved and your card is available for pickup from Card Services, located at 39 West 13 Street, 2nd Floor.
   
2. COVID-19 Vaccination: Effective June 2023 The New School no longer requires COVID-19 vaccinations for students, faculty or staff. See COVID-19 Vaccination & Testing Requirements for current requirements and instructions.

4) Attend Orientation

1. New Faculty Orientation (full-time and part-time faculty only):
1. Friday, August 23, 9:30-11:30 am ET (optional 30 minute Q&A at 11:30 am)
2. Please register here for the Faculty New Hire Orientation using your name and New School email or personal email if you have not yet been issued a New School email address. Once you register, you will receive a Zoom link for the meeting that will enable you to join.
   
2. Staff Orientations will be held on or after your first day - refer to Checklist 3 for information.

>> Next Steps

• New Hire Checklist - 2. Your First Week
• New Hire Checklist - 3. Your First Month & Beyond