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Student-related activities will launch Workday in 2026 / 2027
See a list of changes anticipated with Workday Student
New to Workday? Start Here:
Workday is a state-of-the-art cloud-based system with two main solutions:
- The Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) side manages Financials, HR and Payroll activities and data. View the Workday Overview.
- The Student Information System (SIS) side manages activities like course registration, advising, financial aid, and student payments. Learn more about Workday Student.
Workday uses GVSU’s single sign-on (SSO) login. Contact IT Services desk at [email protected] or (616) 331-2101 if you need assistance with SSO.
- On your computer, go to my.gvsu.edu and select Workday.
- For the mobile app:
- The mobile app is convenient for simple processes. For more advanced processes, use the desktop version of Workday.
Students, faculty, and staff will begin to use Workday as early as the end of 2026 for financial aid activities. Students will still register for Summer 2027 classes in Banner, but then switch over to use Workday Student to register for Fall 2027 and Winter 2028 classes when the registration period opens in March 2027. By the 2027 Fall semester, all activities to be completed in Workday. Learn more about the timeline.
Read the monthly Workday newsletter, learn more about opportunities for involvement, or connect with a member of the Workday Student Liaisons or Leader Network.
Monthly Highlights: December 2025
As we wrap up the year, we want to express our gratitude to everyone working tirelessly on Workday:
- The Workday Student Project Team, Leaders, and Liaisons for their dedication to deploying a system that will transform the student experience at GVSU
- The Workday Governance Group including Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, and Student Employment for their ongoing efforts to refine and optimize Workday for faculty, staff, and student workers
We also want to thank all the faculty and staff for learning, adapting, and contributing to helping us improve the system.
Thank you for your commitment and collaboration as we move forward together.
Survey Results Spotlight: Workday Student Training
As the Workday Student Survey results continue to move through review by the Workday Student Steering Committee, Leader Network, and Liaison Network, we’re committed to sharing insights from the feedback along the way. Last month, we addressed two major questions from the community: “Why Workday Student?” and “What to expect during the transition?”
This month, we’re spotlighting another key theme that emerged from the survey: training.
Many respondents emphasized the need for more in-person training ahead of the full launch of Workday Student. We hear you, and we appreciate the thoughtful feedback you’ve shared. In response, the WDS Training Team is actively building a comprehensive and accessible training program that will be available before implementation to ensure all users feel supported.
To see what’s coming, visit the Workday Student Training page.
Watch for the full survey report soon!
Don't Miss This: Finance End-of-Year Deadlines
To ensure timely processing before the holiday break, please review the following cutoff dates for Accounts Payable and Expense Reports.
Accounts Payable/Requisitions Dec 9: Supplier requests for new invoices due before break Dec 11: Submit initial invoices and supplier invoice requests Dec 16: Final departmental approvals due by end of day
Expense Reports Nov transactions: Submit by Dec 4 and approve by Dec 8 Dec transactions: Submit by Dec 14 and approve by Dec 16
Anything received after Dec 16 will post in January
A check run will occur on Dec 19 for all payments due through Jan 5. As always, we’ll do our best to process anything received after these dates, but timely submission is key.
For additional information, visit the Accounts Payable webpage.
Learn to Speak Workday: Training Workstream
Each month, we'll share key terms to help you get familiar with the language of the Workday project.
The Training Workstream is responsible for designing and delivering all learning experiences that prepare the campus for Workday Student. This team focuses on creating clear, user-friendly materials and courses to help faculty, staff, and students feel confident using the system.
Need Assistance? Workday Support Resources
A variety of Workday support resources are available to the GV community. You can access these resources through the Workday Support webpage , which includes:
- Self-Service Resources: Workday Help articles, Workday Learning, Finance Resources
- Direct support: Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology and Student Employment
- Change Requests and General Support: Submit a Ticket
Any other Workday questions can be emailed to [email protected].