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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I obtain my Gator 1 (ID) card?
Employees must obtain a Staff and Faculty Authorization form from their department payroll administrator or office manager in order to receive new or replacement Gator 1 Cards. Once the form has been completed (including payment information) and signed at the department level, bring the completed form and a picture ID to the ID Card office in Room 1111 in the Shands Atrium, across from the Food Court. Visit the Gator 1 Central web siteOpens in a new window for more information and to download the authorization form.
Where can department faculty and staff get portraits taken?
Biomedical Media Services (BMS) offers professional digital photography services in Communicore, room C3-003. Please visit the BMS web siteOpens in a new window for more information.
How do I obtain a parking decal?
Please take your UFID card to purchase a parking decal at the Transportation and Parking Customer Service Office at 254 Gale Lemerand Drive (formerly North South Drive). Parking Decal InformationOpens in a new window
Where can I park?
For information on parking areas and the types of permits you can purchase, please visit Transportation and Parking ServicesOpens in a new window.
What are the bus routes and fares?
UF employees and students can ride RTS buses for free with a Gator One card. RTS Bus SchedulesOpens in a new window
Who do I contact for a key to my office/the building?
Please speak with the administrator in your department or contact Mary Bennett in the Dean’s Office at 273-5801.
How do I obtain a GroupWise email account and ‘log in’ for my computer?
The administrator in your department will send an email to Information Systems (via help@dental.ufl.eduOpens in a new window) with your UFID number, department name, phone number, room number and other location information. IS will set up your email account and log in username and original password.
How do I set up my GatorLink account?
Please visit http://www.gatorlink.ufl.eduOpens in a new window and click on ‘Create a new account’. You will need to enter your UFID number in order to set up a GatorLink account.
How do I obtain the appropriate security roles in PeopleSoft?
Your roles are specific to your position and job duties. Please contact your DSA-Department Security Administrator for role assignments and requests.
Am I required to complete the HIPAA and Privacy training?
Yes. All faculty, staff, students, and volunteers at the Health Science Center must complete HIPAA & Privacy General Awareness training within 5 days of hire and all HSC employees are required (per the UF Privacy Office) to complete their annual renewal during the months of January-February. Please visit the Privacy Office web siteOpens in a new window to complete the online module. Once completed, print out the Confidentiality Statement and deliver to your department administrator.
I have completed the "Research & Information Privacy for 2008" training; am I still required to complete the 'HIPAA & Privacy General Awareness for 2008' training?
The 'Research & Information Privacy for 2008' training consolidates HIPAA for Researchers and General Awareness, so this training will satisfy the requirement for both trainings.
Who should take the Bloodborne Pathogen and OSHA training and how often does this need to be done?
All college personnel who are involved in any clinical activity must have had both the Bloodborne Pathogen and OSHA training. This is a requirement of employment and then updated yearly, by March, thereafter.
Take the Bloodborne Pathogen Program Quiz
You will need a Gatorlink username and password to proceed. The training is located under the Infection Control Program where you will find a powerpoint presentation followed by a quiz. The quiz also uses your Gatorlink username and password to challenge. At the end of the quiz, once submitted, you will know you score. You can print out a certificate of completion for your records, but once submitted it is captured by the program.
I am a new faculty member and would like information about the University of Florida and its general policies and procedures.
Information for new facultyOpens in a new window
How do I sign up for the University’s New Employee Orientation for staff?
Please visit the UF Human Resources web siteOpens in a new window for information on UF Orientation.
Where can I find information regarding my benefits?
Benefits information for Faculty, TEAMS, and USPS employeesOpens in a new window
All employees must enroll in benefits within 60 days of hire. Eligible faculty members should inquire about the College of Dentistry fringe benefits by contacting Melissa Long at mlong@dental.ufl.edu.
As a UF employee, what other benefits am I eligible for, to include Fitness & Recreation, discounts to Florida attractions, Employee Education Program benefits, etc?
Please visit the UF Human Resources web siteOpens in a new window or stop by the College's Human Resources office in the Dean's Suite to inquire.
How often do I get paid?
Faculty and staff are paid biweekly. The payroll schedule may be found at the University Payroll Services web siteOpens in a new window.
Is Direct Deposit of my paycheck required?
Yes, direct deposit is required for all University faculty and staff. Please print, complete, and fax the Direct Deposit Authorization FormPDF to Payroll Services.
Your first paycheck will be a paper check until you are officially entered into the payroll system. Your check will be available for pick-up after 10:00 a.m. on payday in the Dean’s Office (D4-15). Please bring a photo ID.
How do I view my paycheck?
You can view your paycheck at https://my.ufl.edu/Opens in a new window, under My Self Service > Payroll and Compensation > View Paycheck.
Instruction guide to assist in reading your paycheckPDF
What do the various codes mean on my paycheck?
Visit the University Payroll Services guide to Paycheck CodesOpens in a new window for more information.
I would like a tour of the University; whom do I contact?
Campus information sessions and walking tours are scheduled on a regular basis. For more information and/or to sign up for a tour, please visit UF AdmissionsOpens in a new window.
Virtual Tour of the University of Florida campusOpens in a new window
I would like to view the College of Dentistry’s Dean’s welcome, overview, mission, and strategic plan. Where can I find this information?
Dean Teresa Dolan's message
About the College
College Vision and Mission
College Strategic Plan
I would like to learn more about the departments within the college. Where can I find this information?
List of College Departments, Offices and Centers

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