Oregon State University is committed to supporting the growth and well-being of our employees. Our Benefits department offers a variety of workshops and events designed to help you navigate your benefits choices. Browse our upcoming sessions and take advantage of these opportunities to stay informed and engaged. This page contains information on benefits related workshops and events offered by OSU and providers. Use the table of contents provided to skip directly to any section.
Please reach out to [email protected] with any questions.
Benefits Orientation
As part of New Employee Orientation for Faculty and Staff, the Employee Benefits office offers a benefit orientation. Benefits topics covered during New Employee Orientation include:
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- Optional Insurance
- Health & Wellness Benefits
- Retirement Benefits
For more information, please visit the New Employee Onboarding web page.
You may also schedule an appointment with a member of the Employee Benefits team to discuss OSU's benefits.
Protected Leave
| Title | Information |
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| Protected Leave for Child Bonding | Recorded Fall 2022 Access the recording here |
| Protected Leave for Employees (general leave needs, not child bonding specific) | Recorded Fall 2022 Access the recording here |
| Protected Leave for Supervisors |
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Financial Literacy Month - April
| Workshop/Presentation | Type | Registration Information |
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OSU Retirement Team - Retirement Savings Concepts OSU Retirement team will describe the retirement savings options, define common terminology, and explain the basics of saving for retirement. |
Online Workshop via Zoom | TBD |
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Fidelity - Fundamentals of Retirement Income Planning Learn how the building blocks of an income plan can offset the key risks in retirement. How you can use Fidelity's resources to feel more confident as you prepare to make the move from saving to spending. Build the plan you need for retirement, whether you are starting off or getting ready to retire. |
Online Workshop via Zoom |
April 16, 2026 12pm-1pm Registration link coming soon! |
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Oregon Savings Growth Plan - Introduction to OSGP Learn how the State of Oregon's deferred compensation plan can help increase your retirement income. Examine the time value of money, investment options, and making your income choices. |
Online Workshop via Zoom |
April 20, 2026 2pm-3pm Registration link coming soon! |
| TIAA - Coming Soon | Online Workshop via Zoom | TBD |
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PERS - All About OPSRP Learn all about PERS OPSRP tier, including membership details, online member services, benefit estimates, retirement process, and the IAP account. |
Online Workshop via Zoom |
April 28, 2026 10am-12pm Registration link coming zoon! |
Financial & Retirement
| Workshop/Presentation | Type | Registration Information |
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Retirement Choices & Resources Instructor: OSU Retirement Officer - University Human Resources |
Online Workshop via Zoom | Dates/Times and Registration are found on the Workshops Open for Registration webpage. (Scroll down and filter by Program: Benefit & Retirement Workshops) |
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Financial/Retirement Consultation: Fidelity Description: Meet with a Fidelity consultant to help you find the answers to your most important retirement questions:
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1-on-1 Complimentary Consultation |
Register on the Fidelity website. - Enter employer name: OSU Corvallis Campus 2025 & 2026: February 12th & 13th, 2026 Virtual Only at this time OSU Hatfield Campus 2025 & 2026: Virtual Only at this time Both Zoom and phone meetings available. |
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Financial/Retirement Consultation: TIAA Description: Meet with a TIAA consultant to get advice and education about your retirement savings, managing debt, and your investment strategy. When you meet with a TIAA consultant, you will get answers to these questions:
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1-on-1 Complimentary Consultation |
- Enter employer name: OSU Corvallis Campus 2025 & 2026: March 12 & 13th, 2026 April 8 & 9th, 2026 May 4& 5th, 2026 For Spanish Speakers - Corvallis Campus 2026: Virtual Available OSU Bend/Cascades Campus 2026: TBD OSU Hatfield Campus 2026: TBD Both Zoom and phone meetings available. |
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Financial/Retirement Consultation: Oregon Savings Growth 457 Plan (OSGP) Description: Meet with an OSGP consultant to learn how the Oregon Savings Growth 457 Plan (OSGP) can help increase your retirement income:
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1-on-1 Complimentary Consultation |
OSU Corvallis Campus 2025 & 2026: TBD Register for Corvallis on the OSGP Website here. OSU Bend/Cascades Campus 2026: March 13, 2026 Register for Bend on the OSGP Website here. OSU Hatfield Campus 2026: TBD Register for Bend on the OSGP Website here. Both Zoom and phone meetings available. |
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PERS Retirement Readiness Description: PERS workshop for PERS Tier 1 and Tier 2 members retiring within three years. Topics to be covered are Individual Account Program (IAP), retirement eligibility, calculating the retirement benefit, review of benefit estimate, retirement option choices, variable account after retirement, work after retirement limitations, health insurance, cost-of-living adjustments, taxes and review of retirement application forms. |
Online Workshop | View days/times the online workshop will be offered and to register, go to the PERS website. The workshop will not be recorded. |
| Broadcast In-Person, OSU Corvallis Campus & Virtually via Zoom |
Not Scheduled Register: Workshops Registration webpage. |
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| In-Person Workshop, Other Locations in Oregon | View days/times the online workshop will be offered and to register, go to the PERS website. | |
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All About OPSRP Description: PERS workshop for PERS OPSRP members at any point in their career. Topics covered: OPSRP membership details and benefits, retirement eligibility, OPSRP benefit estimate, retirement processes, the Individual Account Program (IAP) and member resources. |
Online Workshop |
April 28, 2026 - Registration link coming soon To view other dates/times this online workshop is offered and to register, go to the PERS website. The workshop will not be recorded. |
| Broadcast In-Person, OSU Corvallis Campus & Virtually via Zoom |
Not Scheduled Register: Workshops Registration webpage. |
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| In-Person Workshop, Other Locations in Oregon | View days/times the online workshop will be offered and to register, go to the PERS website. | |
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Introduction to PERS Description: PERS workshop for PERS Tier 1 and Tier 2 members planning to retire in more than three years. Topics covered: Individual Account Program (IAP), regular and variable accounts, retirement benefit information and work after retirement limitations. |
Online Workshop | View days/times the online workshop will be offered and to register, go to the PERS website. The workshop will not be recorded. |
| In-Person Workshop, OSU Corvallis Campus | Not Scheduled | |
| In-Person Workshop, Other Locations in Oregon | Register on the PERS Website | |
| Fidelity Webcast Hub & Workshops Description: Watch online webcasts with practical conversations to help you live well financially, today and tomorrow, and view workshops with the latest news and announcements about your retirement savings plan options. |
Online Presentation | |
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TIAA Online Webinars Description: Free monthly live and recorded webinars. Get the benefit of TIAA’s professional knowledge on everything from budgeting to investing strategies to retirement planning. |
Online Presentation | Register for a TIAA webinar |
| TIAA en español | Presentación en línea | Regístrese para un seminario web Para obtener más información, consulte el folleto |