University of Southern California

USC Benefits

New Hire Orientation

USC's two orientation sessions cover both general and benefits information. Additional general welcome-related information is available at welcomestaff.usc.edu. The videos at right provide benefits information for employees not covered by collective bargaining agreements at the USC hospitals. For faculty, in addition to the orientation sessions, each campus usually hosts a New Faculty Welcome Day. The faculty portal has more information.

Part I—General Orientation

Location Time Date
University Park
Hedco Neurosciences Building
Hedco Neurosciences Building (HNB) Room 107
campus map 		9am to 11:30am
  • May 8, 22
  • June 12, 26
  • July 10, 24
  • August 14, 28
  • September 11, 25
Health Science
Norris Research Tower
Norris Research Tower (NRT Harlyne Tower) LG503/504
campus map 		9am to 12:30pm
  • May 1, 15
  • June 5, 19
  • July 17
  • August 7, 21
  • September 4, 18
Hospital Union
Doheny Eye Institute
Doheny Eye Institute (DEI)
3rd floor conference room
campus map 		7:45am to 3:30pm (contract and per diem employees)
7:45am to 4:15pm (CNA and NUHW employees) 		On Tuesdays
Topics include:
  • USC history, mission and strategic plan
  • Payroll and policies
  • University services and resources for staff
  • Transportation options
  • Mandatory safety and emergency preparedness information

Part II—Benefits Orientation

Location Time Date
University Park
Credit Union Building
Credit Union Building (CUB)
1st floor conference room
campus map 		9 am to 11 am Orientations are held on the first and third Wednesday of each month
• (For UPC) New Hire Orientation for July will change to Thursday July 5 due to the holiday.
Health Science
Norris Research Tower
Norris Research Tower (NRT Harlyne Tower) LG503/504
campus map 		Benefits orientation is combined with general orientation at HSC (see schedule above)
Topics include information on all benefit options available such as:
  • Health, dental and vision benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Tuition assistance
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Reminders

Benefits will begin the first of the month following enrollment. For example, in order to have a September 1st effective date, the enrollment must occur in August.

Documentation will be necessary to enroll dependents: Original marriage certificate for spouse, and original birth certificate for children. Documentation must be received within 5 business days or your eTrac transaction will be cancelled.