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As you get settled into your role here at the University, we invite you to continue connecting with the campus.<\/p>\n

Enroll in your Benefits<\/h3>\n

You must enroll in any benefits, such as health\/dental insurance, within <\/span>30 days<\/span> of orientation or your date of hire, whichever is later. You can review our benefits through the Benefits Education Center<\/a> and make your enrollment elections through the BUworks BU Benefits Center<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

*Please note<\/span>, if you do not enroll during your new hire enrollment period, your next opportunity will be during Open Enrollment or a <\/span>Qualified Life Event.<\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n

Life@BU<\/h3>\n

As a member of the BU community, you can take advantage of all the perks, discounts, and resources we have to offer our employees. We encourage you to visit the \u201cLife@BU<\/a>\u201d page to find more ways to save, have fun, and connect with the BU community.<\/p>\n

Make Connections<\/h3>\n

As a new employee, it is vital to start building relationships within your organization. Making connections helps you feel like part of the team, fosters effective communication, and opens doors to valuable insights and opportunities for growth. One great way to connect to the community is to visit our Faculty & Staff Community Networks<\/a> page.<\/p>\n

We also encourage you to attend a Campus Connects<\/a> session, where you will learn more about owning your onboarding and have the opportunity to connect with\u00a0\u00a0other new employees, and<\/span>\u00a0meet representatives from various University\u00a0offices.<\/span><\/p>\n

Set Goals<\/h3>\n

It is essential to define what you want to achieve during your onboarding journey. Setting goals ensures that you understand your role, remain focused, and contribute to the University\u2019s success while fostering accountability and personal growth.\u00a0Ways to set effective goals are:<\/p>\n