new hire orientation program (nho)
New Hire Orientation is available to newly hired benefits-eligible support staff. The innovative full-day program welcomes and supports new MSU employees.
Who, What, When, Where
- Who: Newly hired benefits-eligible support staff
- What: NHO covers essential topics such as employee benefits, payroll, policies, and university systems. Our program fosters a sense of belonging and empowerment while prioritizing operational excellence. New employees will meet with key university departments, receive an overview of our comprehensive benefits program, and become familiar with MSU’s organizational structure.
- When: Bi-weekly on Wednesdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Where: In-Person at MSU Human Resources, 1407 S. Harrison Rd, Room 10A (lower level).
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Invitations & Off-week Communication
Benefits-eligible support staff will receive an orientation invitation email from the Solutions Center during their first week of employment.
If their start date falls during an off-week, new Spartans will receive an email containing a Benefits Overview Video and related resources to help them prepare for benefits enrollment in advance of their scheduled orientation.
Frequently Asked Questions: Changing from weekly to biweekly NHO sessions
The bi-weekly cadence allows us to offer a more consistent, resource-rich, and engaging onboarding experience while improving operational efficiency across the University.
The new bi-weekly schedule begins following the July 30 session. The first session under the new cadence will be held on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, and orientations will occur every other Wednesday moving forward.
New hires who begin during an orientation off-week will receive an email with a benefits overview video , key resources, and Solutions Center drop-in hours. We encourage employees to schedule time to visit the Solutions Center if help is needed.
Yes, benefits-eligible support staff will continue to receive an orientation invitation via email from the Solutions Center during their first week of employment.
Yes. Departments may onboard new hires any week, but should coordinate additional support during off-weeks using provided resources, including the content available in MSU HR's Toolkits for New Employees and Solutions Center drop-in support.
At this time, orientation will only be offered bi-weekly.
New hires will still receive timely access to benefits information and enrollment instructions, even if they attend orientation after their first week of employment.
Upcoming orientation dates are available on this page above in the section "Upcoming New Hire Orientation Sessions" and will be included in communications from the Solutions Center.
Please reach out to SolutionsCenter@hr.msu.edu for any concerns or unique onboarding circumstances.
We look forward to continuing to provide extraordinary experiences to the MSU community!
Contact
Please contact SolutionsCenter@hr.msu.edu with questions.
