New Employee Orientation

The New Hire Welcome Program

To pioneer is “to open or prepare for others to follow”. In the spirit of pioneering, the New Staff Welcome Program will provide an ongoing and intentional experience geared toward the successful integration of new hires into the Sacred Heart University community.

Rooted in our mission and with superior hospitality, we will effectively support each new employee’s transition by guiding them through the acclimation process. New hires will be introduced to our campus through an integrated approach in physical, spiritual, social and intellectual capacities.

The New Hire Welcome Program is a series of eight sessions, occurring in rotation throughout the year. Each new hire will begin the 1st Friday after their date of hire. The priority is to begin the program promptly and therefore, the order of each new hire’s program will be different based on their start date. Each new hire should plan to complete the program within the first 8 weeks of hire, but this can be modified with extenuating, job related circumstances. All new hires must complete the program before their six-month review.

Examples of Sessions Offered in the New Hire Welcome Program

  • Park Avenue Campus & Just Beyond the Gates
    Explore our campus through a guided tour, learning about all we have to offer along the way.
  • The Heart of Sacred Heart
    Learn about our history, mission and values through conversation and a tour through the heart of our campus, The Chapel of the Holy Spirit
  • Inspiring Minds, Unleashing Hearts
    Campus Partners in Student Life, Residential Life, Academic Affairs, Volunteer Programs and Campus Ministry will visit to tell you all about the student experience on campus.
  • SHU Cares
    This day is reserved for important trainings such as Title IX and Sexual Harassment.
  • Pio Pride
    Visit and tour our athletic facilities while learning all about our sports teams and events.
  • We are all SHU
    In partnership with Diversity and Inclusion, we will gather to learn about how to create and maintain a community centered on inclusion and rich with diversity.
  • Benefits 360
    Learn more about our robust benefits program and visit our employee only fitness center, SHUFIT.
  • Multifaceted Security
    This day is reserved for important trainings such as Emergency Management and Internet Security.