New Hire Orientation
Bold New Journey
UT San Antonio's new employee orientation program is designed to give a broad overview of the university and your role in the Roadrunner community. You will learn about the university’s history and future, benefits, helpful resources and services, and important instructions and guidelines to ensure a positive and successful experience as a new employee.
Bold New Journey is typically held on the first three Mondays of each month. Dates can be found on the orientation calendar below. You will receive information about orientation the Thursday before your start date. Be sure to check your email for information regarding your employee credentials and important onboarding tasks to be completed as a part of your first week of employment. If you are unable to attend orientation, please contact Talent Acquisition.
New faculty participate in orientation by attending the New Faculty Academy, an annual program held at the beginning of each fall semester.
Persons of Interests (POIs), contract workers and student employees are exempt from attending Bold New Journey Orientation. Contact your assigned department for more information.
Bold New Journey Orientation Dates
Orientation will be delivered to all new hires the first 3 weeks of the month to include the 1st of the month (if a business day). Bold New Journey Orientation dates are subject to change.
Last Day to Complete eForm
eForms must be fully approved before 10 a.m. on Tuesday prior to orientation, otherwise start date may be delayed. *All employee transfer eForms should be submitted no later than the 10th of the current payroll month.
Refer to Payroll Deadlines for important dates and other payroll-related resources.
Orientation Dates
| Day of Week | Date |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | September 1, 2026 |
| Tuesday | September 8, 2026 |
| Monday | September 14, 2026 |
| Monday | September 21, 2026 |
Orientation Dates
| Day of Week | Date |
|---|---|
| Thursday | October 1, 2026 |
| Monday | October 5, 2026 |
| Monday | October 12, 2026 |
| Monday | October 19, 2026 |
Orientation Dates
| Day of Week | Date |
|---|---|
| Monday | November 2, 2026 |
| Monday | November 9, 2026 |
| Monday | November 16, 2026 |
Orientation Dates
| Day of Week | Date |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | December 1, 2026 |
| Monday | December 7, 2026 |
| Monday | December 14, 2026 |
Orientation Dates
| Day of Week | Date |
|---|---|
| Monday | January 4, 2027 |
| Monday | January 11, 2027 |
| Tuesday | January 19, 2027 |
Orientation Dates
| Day of Week | Date |
|---|---|
| Monday | February 1, 2027 |
| Monday | February 8, 2027 |
| Monday | February 15, 2027 |
Orientation Dates
| Day of Week | Date |
|---|---|
| Monday | March 1, 2027 |
| Monday | March 8, 2027 |
| Monday | March 15, 2027 |
| Monday | March 22, 2027 |
Orientation Dates
| Day of Week | Date |
|---|---|
| Thursday | April 1, 2027 |
| Monday | April 5, 2027 |
| Monday | April 12, 2027 |
| Monday | April 19, 2027 |
Orientation Dates
| Day of Week | Date |
|---|---|
| Monday | May 3, 2027 |
| Monday | May 10, 2027 |
| Monday | May 17, 2027 |
Orientation Dates
| Day of Week | Date |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | June 1, 2027 |
| Monday | June 7, 2027 |
| Monday | June 14, 2027 |
| Monday | June 21, 2027 |
Orientation Dates
| Day of Week | Date |
|---|---|
| Thursday | July 1, 2027 |
| Monday | July 5, 2027 |
| Monday | July 12, 2027 |
| Monday | July 19, 2027 |
Orientation Dates
| Day of Week | Date |
|---|---|
| Monday | August 2, 2027 |
| Monday | August 9, 2027 |
| Monday | August 16, 2027 |
Orientation Dates
| Day of Week | Date |
|---|---|
| Wednesday | September 1, 2027 |
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