Benefits Orientation for Faculty and Staff

Last Updated: December 21, 2023 3:22:49 PM PST

Find the schedule for Benefits Orientation and information on who should attend.

Benefits orientation is offered via Zoom on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to inform eligible faculty and staff about university health, welfare and retirement plans.

New employees can register for Benefits Orientation via the UC Learning Center »
Registrants will be emailed a confirmation with a Benefits Orientation packet link and Zoom invitation link.

New employees or those newly eligible for benefits should attend within their Period of Initial Eligibility (PIE). You will learn about the university's health plans, disability, life & accident insurance, other UC benefits programs, retirement benefits, and receive answers to questions you may have about UC benefits. Be sure to attend within your PIE, or 31 days from the date of hire or transfer to a benefits-eligible position, to enroll in benefits.

If you have questions about Benefits Orientation, contact the Campus Benefits Office at benefits@ucsd.edu or (858) 534-2816.

2024 Benefits Orientation Schedule

Monday, January 8, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Monday, January 22, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Monday, February 12, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Monday, February 26, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Monday, March 11, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Monday, March 25, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Monday, April 8, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Monday, April 22, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Monday, May 6, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Monday, May 20, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Monday, June 10, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Monday, June 24, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Monday, July 8, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Monday, July 22, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Monday, August 12, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Monday, August 26, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Monday, September 9, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Monday, September 23, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Monday, October 14, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Monday, October 28, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Monday, November 18, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Monday, December 2, 10:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m.
Monday, December 16, 10:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m.

Register for Benefits Orientation »

For more information, contact your Benefits representative.

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Notice: The information on this page summarizes provisions of university policies and/or collective bargaining agreements. Refer to the Personnel Policies for Staff Members (PPSM) and local implementing procedures or applicable collective bargaining agreement for full text of referenced information.