Workday Student Training Course Descriptions

Overview

Seven Workday Student training courses are available for faculty/staff and will be offered live instruction both in person and via Zoom.
To view which courses are recommended based upon your GVSU role, see the Training Courses by Role page.
Training roles include:
- Academic Administrative Support: staff who provide administrative support to academic units, i.e. Academic Unit Coordinator, Professional Support Staff (PSS)
- Advisors
- Deans & Assistant/Associate Deans
- Faculty
- Student Support: staff who provide support to students, i.e. Student Success Coaches, Professional Support Staff (PSS), Advisor adjacent roles

Courses & Descriptions

Each course topic includes opportunities for In-person or Virtual Instructor-led Courses and Office Hours

Course Title	Audience	Content
Academic Progress Report	Academic Administrative Support, Advisors, Deans/ADs, Faculty Advisors/Mentors, Unit Heads	Change search preference to student Access and interpret the Academic Progress Report (myPath) from both the advisor and student perspectives Track degree requirements Identify outstanding coursework
Advising Part 1: Navigation	Academic Administrative Support, Advisors, Faculty Advisors/Mentors	Change search preference to student Find course sections (browse class sections) View student's personal information View student's current schedule View student's academic history View student's academic progress (intro only) View student's holds View student's support network View advising cohort View midterm grades
Advising Part 2: Actions	Academic Administrative Support, Advisors, Faculty Advisors/Mentors	Evaluate academic requirements (What-if) Create an academic plan Add or change program of study Request a course section pre-req override Maintain student holds
Assisting Students	Student Support	Change search preference to student View student profile including personal/contact information and academics View student registration View student account and student's holds View student's support network View student's current schedule How to find a Workday Help article
Departmental Operations Part 1: Navigation	Academic Administrative Support, Deans/ADs, Unit Heads	Change search preference to student Find course sections (browse class sections) View scheduling/staffing information (assigned instructor, course time/location, waitlists) View list of students by major View advising cohorts View student's support network (advisors) View student's academic progress (intro only) View student's academic history (class standing, major) View student's current schedule View student's personal information
Departmental Operations Part 2: Actions	Academic Administrative Support, Deans/ADs, Unit Heads	Approve pre-req override Identify and submit list of students who need advisor assigned Maintain student holds Approve grade change requests Grading reports
Instructors: Navigating Teaching Dashboard	All Faculty	View my teaching schedule View class roster (request grade change, view student profile) Assign midterm grades Assign final grades (includes request grade change)

Training Resources for Students

Each topic will have a Help article. Additional opportunities include Demo Videos and In-person or Virtual Office Hours.

Course Title	Content
Begin Using Workday	Homepage navigation View my profile Set up account preferences Favorite apps Search (tool) My tasks Workday mobile app Onboarding
Access My Student Information	Profile overview Update personal information Change home address or phone number Add emergency contact View my academic record View academic progress View my current schedule View academic progress View my GPA View my unofficial transcript View active holds Create third-party access
Registration & Advising	Find course sections View my registration appointment time Create a saved schedule View my current schedule Register for a course directly Register from a saved schedule Add, drop, or withdraw from a course Request a course section prereq override Request to be added to waitlist for course Create academic plan Evaluate academic requirements (what-if) Add or change program of study (major)
Financials & Financial Aid	View and complete financial aid action items View and accept financial aid award View my account Set up/change payment elections Make a payment Generate/Print student statement Complete housing plan Review SAP status and complete SAP appeal

Training Questions?

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