What you need to know

It’s official!

You are now part of the Vanderbilt University community where belonging, self-direction, collaboration, and growth are our guiding beliefs. We intentionally lean on these beliefs from day one by providing the essentials—that is, the important information needed to help you successfully navigate your journey. As you are settling in, our goal is to not only ensure that you get grounded in our beliefs, but also that you are knowledgeable of what is available to you when it comes to shaping your experience. With that in mind, take a moment to explore the sections featured below.

Important HR-related Pages

Benefits

If you are looking for comprehensive and flexible benefits, Vanderbilt’s got you covered. Discover medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, retirement, PTO and more. Review available plans and elect the best option to suit your needs by exploring the benefit materials.

Policies

Getting familiar with policies is a critical part of finding your way at Vanderbilt University. Policies guide our efforts to foster and maintain a culture of belonging. They aid us in understanding expectations, ensuring compliance, promoting fairness, maintaining a safe environment, and more. To learn about mutual expectations for you and VU, take some time to thoroughly review the policies and procedures.

Safety

At Vanderbilt, public safety is a top priority. The Vanderbilt University Police Department (VUPD), our professional law enforcement agency, is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to ensure that personal and campus safety are maintained. As members of VU’s diverse community, we are all encouraged to be active participants when it comes to fostering a safe environment. This begins with building our knowledge of resources and services that are available. We encourage you to explore Vanderbilt University Public Safety’s (VUPS) website to learn more about our public safety efforts.

Oracle

Successful acclimation to VU depends heavily on the ability to navigate our internal systems. Oracle Cloud, also known as SkyVU, plays a critical role. Gaining access to Oracle begins with claiming your VUnetID, a step you may have already completed by now. Once you have claimed your VUnetID, we encourage you to visit the SkyVU website to get started with Oracle Cloud.

About HR

Welcome to Vanderbilt University Human Resources (VUHR), your dedicated partner in providing comprehensive support and invaluable resources to our esteemed faculty, staff, and prospective employees. Whether you’re exploring new career pathways, seeking assistance with current responsibilities, or navigating HR processes, we’re here to guide and empower you at every turn. We are driven by our mission to support and influence Vanderbilt University’s culture of inclusive excellence and innovation through services and support that positively affect our diverse community of leaders, staff, and stakeholders

Getting Oriented

As you prepare to embark on your exciting new journey with us, we've designed this guide to help you every step of the way. From what you need to accomplish before your first day, to what to expect on the day itself, and how to effortlessly integrate into our community afterwards, we've got you covered. Our goal is to ensure a smooth and enjoyable transition into your role here at Vanderbilt.

Remember, our HR team is here to support you at every turn. We're thrilled to have you join our diverse and dynamic community, and we look forward to seeing the contributions you will bring to Vanderbilt University. Let's get started!