Human Resources (HR) invites all new employees to attend the K-State New Employee Welcome. Whether you attend one of our virtual experiences or our on-campus welcome event, upon completion, you will have the knowledge, tools and resources to be successful in your new role at K-State!
Now offering both in-person and virtual programs, the K-State New Employee Welcome (KSNEW) and K-State New Employee Welcome - Virtual (KSNEW-X) has expanded to provide programming to employees working on-campus or at remote locations. The traditional K-State New Employee Welcome and the KSNEW-X virtual session will each be held once a month with an extra in-person program in August. Dates for programming are provided below.
KSNEW and KSNEW-X Program Dates
K-State New Employee Welcome: On-Campus Experience (KSNEW)
The On-Campus K-State New Employee Welcome program will occur once a month for half a day, with an extra session in August. The schedule will include topics such as benefits, resources, K-State history and traditions and campus resources. The program will be held in the K-State Alumni Association, Banquet Room C [unless otherwise noted]
8-8:20 a.m. - Registration, Welcome, Housekeeping
8:20-8:50 a.m. - Discover K-State: History and Traditions This session will introduce new employees to the rich history of K-State including our most cherished traditions.
8:50-9:20 a.m. - Discover K-State: Future Focused The President's Office will provide information on many of K-State's key initiatives and projects currently underway to help achieve our mission and goals
9:30-9:45 a.m.- People, Culture, Values This session will introduce new employees to the people, culture and values that guide K-State.
9:45-10:45 a.m. - Understanding Your Benefits This session is a follow-up to on-demand benefit training and will consist of ample Q&A time with the benefits team.
11:00-11:30 a.m.- Key Resources This session will share how employees navigate K-State and the resources that will allow them to be successful, including but not limited to, IT services, systems, the university structure, the PPM and the University Handbook.
11:30 a.m. -12:00 p.m. - K-State Non-Discrimination Policy (PPM 3010) The Office of Institutional Equity will present information on PPM 3010, the university non-discrimination policy. Participants will learn what conduct is prohibited and how to recognize it, the Policy's jurisdiction, how to make a report under the Policy, and how reports are reviewed and resolved.
12:00-12:30 p.m. - Lunch with Networking and Q&A (provided with RSVP)
12:30 - 1:30 p.m. - Campus Tour [optional] Take a tour of the K-State campus and discover where to find buildings and resources across campus. This tour is provided through the Office of Recruitment and Admissions. Check-in at the Welcome Desk at the Berney Family Welcome Center.
In-Person sessions occur every month in 2026.
Thursday, Jan. 15
Wednesday, Feb. 11
Wednesday, March 11
Thursday, April 16
Wednesday, May 13
Wednesday, June 10
Thursday, July 16
Thursday, Aug. 13
Wednesday, Aug. 26
Thursday, Sept. 17
Wednesday, Oct. 14
Thursday, Nov. 12
Wednesday, Dec. 9
K-State New Employee Welcome: A Virtual Experience (KSNEW-X)
The K-State New Employee Welcome - Virtual (KSNEW-X) is part of a holistic onboarding experience designed to increase knowledge and understanding of K-State and what it means to work for the university. Designed for new employees in their first year of employment, the virtual experience provides an alternative to the traditional in-person experience. The virtual program follows a format similar to the On-Campus experience touching on topics such as history and traditions, current university-wide initiatives, benefits, resources and more. KSNEW-X is held via Zoom and other media sources to share the K-State way.
Virtual sessions occur once a month. See dates below.
Wednesday, Jan. 21
Thursday, Feb. 19
Wednesday, March 18
Thursday, April 23
Wednesday, May 20
Thursday, June 18
Wednesday, July 22
Thursday, Aug. 20
Wednesday, Sept 23
Thursday, Oct. 22
Wednesday, Nov 18
Thursday, Dec. 17
Frequently Asked Questions
All new employees are strongly encouraged to attend this program as it establishes a strong foundation for their new employment at Kansas State University.
All new benefits-eligible employees (faculty, unclassified and university support staff) within their first 90 days of employment.
Rehires that have been away for three or more years
Please sign up for the next available session however, attendance in the first session after your hire date is most desirable.
The On-Campus K-State New Employee Welcome program will occur once a month for half a day, with an extra session in August. The schedule will include topics such as benefits, resources, K-State history and traditions and campus resources. The program will be held in the K-State Alumni Association, Banquet Room C [unless otherwise noted]
