First day:

• Get a key from secretary's office.
• Get a desk or an office.
• If applicable, invite to Zi2042 Signal group.
• Invite to relevant Mattermost channels.
• Explain how to use the different platforms: MyHR, Unit4, HoraFinita, Canvas, OSIRIS, Course Finder for Employees.

First week:

• Get the employee card.
• Get NS business card (and explain its function).
• Request hardware (laptop, mouse, keyboard, monitors) to Geert Jan.
• Apply for access to bike shed and Zilverling on outside of working hours on SESAM.
• Show around the campus (weather allowing).
• Explain the sport associations & fitness.
• If applicable, explain mandatory courses for PhD students.

First month:

• Register to Xerox printer.
• If needed, get access to HPC Cluster from Geert Jan.

If the newcomer comes from abroad:

• Once moved, register at the municipality of Enschede (Gemeente), an appointment is needed and can be requested online [within 5 days from moving].
• Open a Dutch bank account (e.g., ABN AMRO, ING) [if you already have EU bank account, not urgent but recommended, otherwise urgent].
• Get a healthcare provider (e.g., Menzis) [do it asap, it is mandatory to have one in the Netherlands].
• If eligible, apply for tax allowances: rent and healthcare.
• If eligible, check for Domijn accomodations.