FAQ

All employees need to complete

– The I-9 form (don’t forget required forms of identification)
– W-4 and state tax forms
– Direct deposit form
– Retirement enrollment form (due on or before your first day of work)

Start by reviewing the Saving for Retirement information on UHR’s website. Should you have questions or need additional guidance, contact the Benefits team at mybenefits@umd.edu or 301-405-7575 for assistance. Please note that once you have enrolled in either the State Retirement and Pension System or the Optional Retirement Program, you will not be able to switch your selection later.

Parking information, maps, and details about obtaining a permit may be found at transportation.umd.edu/parking. Your department’s transportation coordinator can assist you with obtaining your permit and knowing where to park your vehicle.

Information about shuttles, carpooling, public transit, biking, and more can be found at transportation.umd.edu.

All employees of the university must have a UMD email address, following the directoryid@umd.edu format. All email sent by UMD employees related to UMD business must be sent using an approved UMD email address and system, for security reasons. More information about this policy and use of email at UMD can be found here.

You can access your timesheet by visiting Workday and then selecting “Enter My Time” from the Search Bar at the top of the screen. Additional instructions can be found by utilizing the job aid found here: Enter, Edit, and Submit My Time 

For assistance completing and signing off on your timesheet, please contact your supervisor or HR representative.

You may find the New Employee Checklist (updated checklist coming soon) helpful as a resource for your first meetings with your supervisor. There is also an Onboarding Checklist for supervisors to reference.

Review the housing resources for Faculty and Staff. Whether you're looking to buy or rent, or you're exploring the vibrant College Park area, the resources below will guide you in the right direction.