1. Create a Stanford University SUNet ID and setup an e-mail account: If you have been sponsored by your home department with a SUNet ID prior to appointment, this affiliate sponsorship does not entitle you to faculty privileges. Check http://accounts.stanford.edu/ for the current status of your SUNet ID.
2. Get your Campus Card from the Stanford Card Office.
3. Complete the required Patent and Copyright Agreement (SU‐18): Once you have your SUNet ID, log-in to Axess (https://axess.stanford.edu); click the link to “Patent and Copyright Agreement (SU‐18)” to review and submit your electronic signature.
4. Meet with your Department Manager and/or Chair. A brief list of frequent actions:
- Get on department, school and group mailing lists, including any seminar announcement lists.
- Obtain keys to the office, lab and building. Understand rules regarding building access after business hours and on weekends.
- Understand the protocols regarding getting administrative support: whom to call and for what purpose. Where to direct questions when you are not sure.
- Setup a time to meet with the Student Services Officer in your department to familiarize yourself with the processes and expectations related to students and courses.
- Setup a time to meet with your Health and Safety coordinator (if you are in a laboratory setting) to go over any training and/or other requirements for you and your lab members.
- Complete any paperwork related to your appointment. Ask your Department Manager to schedule your required sexual harassment prevention policy training.
- Obtain information and learn how to find future information about your grant, start-up funds and/or research accounts.
5. Complete any required training or to-do items (see pre-arrival checklist).
6. Set up your voicemail and check your Stanford Directory information.
7. Meet with your department's IT staff to register your portable devices for campus wifi and/or get/change cell phone to take advantage of Stanford discounts.
8. If you haven't done so already, take a campus tour!
9. Familiarize yourself with Campus Activities: calendars, arts and entertainment, athletics and recreation, dining on campus and shopping!
10. Verify your online directory information and update your privacy settings and emergency contacts at StanfordYou.
