New Employees

Congratulations and welcome to the Georgetown University community! You are officially a Georgetown “Hoya” and a member of our thriving community of professionals working together towards our common mission. Please review the following information below to support your transition and guide you towards completing essential onboarding tasks that may affect your Benefits, Pay, and receipt of important messages.

Resources for Getting Started

Onboarding at Georgetown Program

University Human Resources offers a comprehensive and flexible onboarding program to guide you through your first 30 days at the institution and assist you in getting acclimated to key people, places, and resources. You can find an overview of these courses and registration information in our New Employee Onboarding Program in GMS.

Register For and Attend New Employee Orientation (NEO): 

All New Employees are required to attend the University-wide New Employee Orientation (NEO) held every two Tuesdays, following Monday start dates. You will receive an email about NEO from the Georgetown Management System (GMS) to your personal email address that you applied with, upon successful completion of background check and hiring paperwork. Please register for the session closest to your hire date, as we cover time-sensitive items such as I-9, ID card, and mandatory training. 

Watch the New Employee Wellness and Benefits (NEWB)  Overview:

This required, self-paced video will orient new employees to the benefits offered at Georgetown to support your total health and wellbeing. We also recommend reviewing the 2026 Interactive Benefits Guide to learn detailed information on Healthcare, Dental, Vision, and other plan options and costs, how to enroll, and who to contact for additional support.

GMS Fundamentals Training: 

Georgetown Management System (GMS) is our University-wide Human Capital Management (HCM) System powered by Workday. GMS houses your employee profile, Benefits and Pay Hub, tax forms, time-off requests, reporting and financial processes, and provides access to training opportunities. New employees who have activated their NetID and password can find training materials within the Learning application in GMS. It is strongly recommended to begin with GMS Fundamentals: GMS 101 (all employees) and GMS Fundamentals: Timetracking (applicable to hourly, regular employees who are required to track time in GMS).

Tour Our Historic Campus: Join us for our wheelchair-accessible Hilltop Campus Tour of Georgetown’s first and oldest campus in Washington, D.C. to learn more about key staff resources, buildings/spaces, and history. Afterwards, we will enjoy conversation and connection over lunch, provided by University HR. This tour is typically hosted on the last Friday of every month. Additional information on transportation and navigating campus can be found on the Office of Transportation Website and the interactive campus map.

NOTE: You must register for the above sessions within the Learning in GMS portal using a NetID and Password. Learn more about how to get started in Learning with the Learning in GMS Job Aid. If you still do not have access to your NetID by the end of your first official day of employment as listed in your offer letter, please first inform your hiring manager and coordinate with your departmental HR Contact for support. Then, please email learning@georgetown.edu with your full name, email, and title and we will support you in accessing the session.

Technology Onboarding and Support

Onboarding for Specific Populations

Hourly/Non-Exempt Employees or managers of hourly/non-exempt employees should watch the video training TimeTracking in GMS.

Hoya Temps should reference Hoya Temps Employee Resources website and contact John Williamson with any questions regarding your specific orientation process. 

New Faculty should connect to their direct supervisors and/or Deans for more information on onboarding at the campus/college level. Main Campus Faculty should attend New Faculty Orientation offered annually in August.

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