Getting Started

You’ve Been Hired – Now What?

Congratulations! You have completed all the necessary hiring paperwork and actions, received your letter of appointment and your graduate faculty status notification (if applicable), and now have access to your UNC Charlotte account. What happens next?

Review the points below for a summary of what you need to prepare as you begin your position.

Employment Authorization

Your employment is contingent upon providing acceptable documentation of your identity and employment authorization, as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA). You must complete Section One of the USCIS Form I-9 on or before your first day of employment. To complete the I-9 form click here.

You must also schedule an in-person appointment to present the necessary identification documents. Your appointment will be at the Office of Human Resources, located in the King Building, Room 222. For inquiries, you can reach them at 704-687-0669. You must maintain legal eligibility to work in the United States in accordance with U.S. immigration and other relevant laws.

If you have previously worked at UNC Charlotte and had a break in service of more than one year, you are still required to complete the I-9 process.

Non-US Citizens: 

If you are a non-US Citizen (foreign national) employee, please contact the International Student Scholar Office regarding your status to work in the United States (if you haven’t already). Visit the ISSO Resources for Visiting Scholars and Faculty for additional information.

UNC Charlotte Account Setup

You will receive an email containing instructions on how to activate your UNC Charlotte account (also known as your “NinerNET”).

 Your account provides you with many uses, including:

  • A UNC Charlotte email address through Gmail
  • Access to build a Canvas page and view your course roster
  • Access to free software that is available to employees
  • Your UNC Charlotte ID card

To activate your account, follow these steps:

  1. In your welcome letter, make note of your UNC Charlotte username.
  2. Visit the NinerNET website
  3. Select Activate Account under New Users.
  4. Enter your NinerNET username and follow the instructions on the screen to complete the process.

*If you need further assistance, use the detailed instructions located on the OneIT website.

Direct Deposit

All UNC Charlotte employees are required to set up direct deposit to receive their pay. You will need to login to My UNC Charlotte and select Banner Self-Service to enroll. Follow the instructions listed on the Direct Deposit page to enroll.

Add the Payroll Calendar to Google Calendar to see your pay dates.

Human Resources

Prior to your first day, review the new employee resources from Human Resources.

HR provides guides for: