The 2026 Offer and Onboarding Calendar has been finalized to support your hiring efforts for the upcoming year. This calendar contains hire dates and respective deadlines for offer acceptance and onboarding completion. Please choose a start date that allows time for offer approval, offer acceptance and five business days for onboarding.
The calendar is available on the WuHire Information Hub in the Offer and Onboarding Calendars folder. Be aware that offers sent to HR that do not adhere to these deadlines will be declined and sent back for correction to their respective departments. If an offer is declined due to missing the required deadlines, the candidate cannot begin work on the originally proposed start date. A new offer with an updated start date must be submitted and approved.
As a reminder, onboarding must be fully completed by the close of business the Thursday prior to the hire date. This lead time allows for system access and email account setup, so the new employee has the necessary tools and resources in place on their first day. Remember that new hires cannot begin work until they’ve completed onboarding and are officially marked as “Hired” in WuHire by HR. Allowing an employee to begin work prior to onboarding completion exposes the university to potential safety and compliance issues, which could include violating internal policies and federal law. Your adherence to this process is not only appreciated but is vital to ensuring the safety and security of our staff, students, and the broader university community.
Following these guidelines helps ensure a smooth and positive onboarding experience while also supporting consistent compliance with hiring policies and procedures. We truly appreciate your partnership, which is essential to the success of our shared efforts.