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Onboard@Penn

Description

Onboard@Penn supports completion of required onboarding, payroll, and employment verification steps for new postdoctoral trainees.

After a postdoctoral trainee’s appointment has been confirmed, the school, center, department, laboratory, institute, or program will provide instructions for completing local onboarding requirements. New postdoctoral trainees may also receive system-generated messages from Workday@Penn and Onboard@Penn with instructions for completing required tasks.

Postdoctoral trainees should be prepared to provide required personal identification documents, such as a passport or other acceptable identification, as well as a copy of their offer or appointment letter. Nonresident aliens should review Onboard@Penn for current documentation requirements.

If a Social Security Number or Social Security card is not yet available, postdoctoral trainees should consult Onboard@Penn for guidance.

Postdoctoral trainees are paid monthly, on the last weekday of each month.

Postdoctoral trainees should also review related onboarding resources, including Workday@Penn, PennKey, PennCard, and Building Access.

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Related FAQs

Are postdocs eligible for moving expenses reimbursement?

The University does not reimburse postdocs for relocation expenses. However, an incoming postdoc may negotiate for reimbursement as part of their offer letter. Postdocs and host department administrators should refer to Penn Financial Policy 2324 “Reimbursement for Moving Expenses” for further information and guidance.

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