Workday Student for Students
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Workday Onboarding Tasks Must Be Complete Prior to Fall 2027 Registration
Workday Student at GVSU is a next generation student information system, designed to enhance academic experiences with modern, self‑service tools. Replacing Banner Student, Workday Student, aligned with the cloud‑based Workday Platform, will streamline course registration, academic advising, records, financial aid, and more, offering real-time access and mobile convenience. The project officially launched in July 2024, with phased go‑live beginning in 2026 and extending into 2027.
Key Dates
- Dec. 2026: Begin logging into Workday to complete onboarding tasks
- Jan./Feb. 2027: Meet with your advisor
- Feb. 2027: Early Summer 2027 registration in Banner
- Mar. 2027: Create an academic plan and/or saved schedule in Workday
- Mar. 2027 (3rd week): Fall 2027 and Winter 2028 registration in Workday
- Jul. 2027: Bills and payments for Fall 2027 in Workday
- Fall 2027: Grades and degree conferral in Workday
Key Changes
- What's Changing for Students
- Reviewing Degree Requirements - the Workday Academic Progress Report (APR)
Important Reminders
- You must complete onboarding tasks prior to registering for Fall 2027 classes. See Workday Help article.
- Summer 2027 registration is available early in February 2027 and will be done in Banner.
- It is recommended that you meet with an advisor prior to registering for Fall 2027 courses.
- Courses must count towards academic requirements in order to be eligible for financial aid. If you have already earned 120 credits, each additional credit must apply to a specific requirement to be aid eligible. Courses that don’t meet a requirement and are therefore ineligible for aid can be seen on your Academic Progress Report via the Unused Registrations link.
Frequently Asked Questions
Workday Student is the Student Information System (SIS) from Workday that will replace GVSU’s current SIS, Banner Student. Workday Student will complement Workday Platform, GVSU's current enterprise management solution. Find out more about how Workday Student complements Workday Platform.
Learn more about the start to the Workday Student project with the 'Intro to Workday Student' presentation, which was shared during Fall 2024 roadshows across the university.
Workday Student was chosen for a number of reasons. Key benefits include:
- Student Experience
- Employee Experience
- Innovation
- Strategic Initiative Support
To learn more, visit the Why Workday Student page.
The Workday Student project will impact many including students & families, faculty & staff. The Workday Student Project Team is comprised of individuals in all divisions across the university.
Workday Student will impact student data and functions currently handled by Banner, including gradebooks, registration, records, and financial aid.
Workday Student will complement, not take the place of, the Blackboard/Blackboard Ultra learning management system (LMS) or EAB Navigate.
The Workday Student project officially kicked off in July 2024. Workday Student is scheduled to have various go-live dates in 2026 and 2027.
Through Reach Higher 2025, GVSU has committed to an empowered educational experience. Representatives from the Academic Affairs, Business and Finance, Enrollment Development, Educational Outreach, Financial Aid, and Information Technology divisions participated in a year-long review of Workday Student to ensure that it meets the needs of the university. This allowed for a more thorough vetting of the Student solution, further review with reference peer-institutions, and time to see promised enhancements developed and delivered.
The decision ultimately was based upon our evaluation of the product, our consultation with peer institutions, and our understanding of the current offerings. Additionally, the connectedness of Workday Student to Workday Platform allows for significant efficiencies and synergies.
As part of our commitment to students, we look forward to partnering with Workday to pave the way for the future of Student Information Systems.
Widespread Workday Student communications will begin in 2026, while those with project involvement are engaged in spring/summer 2024 and beyond.
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A: You can register from either. With the saved schedule, you will have selected the specific class section, but there is a chance that section will be full. If that happens, you will need to choose a different course section and register for it.