Getting Settled in McKay

UPenn Onboarding Process

You will receive two important communications as a part of the onboarding process:

An email with instructions for setting up your PennKey and password, and
A welcome email from Workday with instructions for completing your onboarding tasks

Your PennKey and password are required to access many of Penn's systems, including Workday and SecureShare. Before your first day of work at Penn, you will need to complete the University's electronic onboarding process in Workday.

Once you get the PennKey and password, please visit the following link to complete the rest of tasks in the Onboarding Process.

https://www.med.upenn.edu/orl/secure/orientation-newpersonnel.html

Obtain a Penn ID Card

All faculty, regular staff, students, and other members of the Penn Community can obtain a PennCard. PennCards are issued based on your primary affiliation with the University. PennCard office located at 3601 Walnut Street, 2nd floor of Penn Bookstore, 215-417-2273

Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. (NOTE: Bring your ID)

*Your first card is free. Lost, stolen, or damaged cards can be replaced, but will be charged.

McKay Lab New Personnel Checklist

Please visit the following link:

https://www.med.upenn.edu/orl/secure/orientation-checklist.html

On-Campus Transportation

Penn offers several transportation options around campus and to nearby neighborhoods. This link includes all the route maps of Penn East, Penn West, Penn Chinatown Pilot Charter, and Penn Evening Shuttles. The PennRides on Request app, is also highly recommended to download as a free rideshare app that can be the easiest way to commute on campus and off-campus.