Welcome to the University of Wisconsin–Madison! We believe you’ll find this to be a supportive and diverse community, characterized by exceptional people doing important and satisfying work. We’re glad you are here.
Your supervisor or another representative of your department will guide you through onboarding and introduce you to your specific work unit. If you’d like a general introduction to UW–Madison, we encourage you to sign up for our New Employee Orientation.
Working at UW
You can find employee news, campus resources, an employee toolkit, professional development opportunities, and more on the Working at UW website.
Employee Essentials
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Wiscard
Wiscard is your official UW–Madison identification card.
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NetID Activation
NetIDs are used to access many campus services.
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MFA-DUO Enrollment
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is required to access online systems and services.
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I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification
Prepare to present documentation within your first three days of work.
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Direct deposit of your paycheck
All employees are required to enroll in direct deposit.
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Employee Tax Withholding
Complete tax forms so that the correct income tax is withheld from your pay.
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New Employee Benefits Enrollment
Register for an information session and start the benefits enrollment process.
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Campus map
This interactive campus map will help you navigate the 936 acres that Badgers call home.
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Parking and transportation
Explore your transportation and parking options.
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WiscAlerts emergency alert system
Keep informed about active emergency situations in our UW community.