Before Your First Day

In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 ("IRCA"), the University of baby直播app Boulder must verify employment eligibility of each employee within the first three days of employment. 

Completing Section #1

Completion of Form I-9 is a shared responsibility of both the employee and the university.

  • You will receive an email from Hire Right inviting you to complete Section #1 of the Form I-9. 
    • Section #1 must be completed by the employee on or before the first day of employment. 
    • Form I-9 can be completed as soon as, but not before, a job offer has been extended and accepted.

Employees who are working out of state or the country should complete the Remote I-9 Assistance webform to request options for completing the I-9. All federal timelines still apply.

Get Ready to Complete Section #2

  • Section #2 must be completed in-person by an I-9 partner, or authorized university representative, within the first three days of employment.
  • You will need to provide original,  to complete the I-9.
  • To complete section two of the I-9, please visit one of our two locations.

For any questions or issues related to completing the I-9, contact i-9forms@colorado.edu.

Claim and activate your 

An IdentiKey consists of a CU Boulder user name and password.

  • You will receive an email from the Office of Information Technology (OIT) when you IdentiKey is ready to be claimed.
  • You must in order to set your security questions and password.
  • You will need your unique employee ID number to activate your IdentiKey. If you do not know your employee ID number, contact your supervisor or your departmental HR liaison. 
  • After you claim your Identikey, you will gain access to your .
  • Email oithelp@colorado.edu or call the Office of Information Technology at 5-HELP (303-735-4357) from any campus phone for assistance. 

Your Buff OneCard is your official university identification and provides free access to local and regional bus services. Cards are also often used for building access, campus cash, campus services, and some events. You can pick up your card at the Buff OneCard Office or have both mailed to you. *We recommend picking up both cards at the C4C due to extensive mailing delays.*

Email boc@colorado.edu from your CU Boulder email address (colorado.edu) and include the following: 

  • Your full name 
  • Employee ID #
  • Attach a photo using these guidelines:
    • Face forward
    • Plain, light background
    • No hats or sunglasses
  • Buff OneCard office will mail if requested
  • Please include your mailing address if you want it mailed

  

  

Please talk with your supervisor, hiring manager, or Human Resources Liaison about attending a QuickStart session. Anyone who has a permanent appointment 50% or greater is welcome to attend. 

If you are University or Classified Staff, you may receive the below communication

  

  • This email should provide: I-9 information, Employee ID#, Identikey Activation and CU email access information

If you are Research Faculty, you may receive the below communication

  

  • This email should provide: I-9 information, Employee ID#, Identikey activation and CU email access information