You Have Signed Your Contract. Now What?
We are so pleased that you are part of the Vanguard Community.
We hope you’ll find the information provided in this document helpful as you get started at VU. It is not intended to be all-encompassing, so please continue to look to your department chair for additional information and materials that may not be covered here.
Human Resources (HR)
Get Set Up as New Hire
Once HR has received all your new hire documents, they will:
- Your Adjunct Faculty contract will be prepared and sent to you via DocuSign by the Faculty Services Coordinator.
- Information Technology will grant you access to your Vanguard email. This will take 24-48 hours. (IT is located behind Smith Hall in the IT Building, #14).
- HR will then send you instructions regarding additional information that is required and steps to set up a Paychex Flex account.
Access the Network
Once HR has communicated your hiring information to IT, IT will set you up with network permissions and provide you with your account information and login credentials.
For assistance, you will need to contact IT for your login credentials.
Your VU e-mail should always serve as your primary mailbox for communicating with students. Students are also required to use their VU e-mail to communicate with staff and faculty.
Obtain an ID card
You will need to go to IT to get an ID card. IT is open Monday-Friday from 8:00 – 5:00 pm.
Reset Your Password
You can change your password here but you can only use this link with an active password. Save yourself time and issues – Do not let your password expire. IT does not store passwords. If needed, IT can retrieve your username and reset your password by calling the IT Helpdesk 714-619-6500.
Connect to MyVU
Student Information Systems (SIS) Interface (also known as MyVU)
IT sets up your account authentication. They will set you up in MyVU to access your individual information and class rosters. You will enter your final grades in MyVU.
