Workday Student Glossary
Browse and search common Workday Student terms and definitions to quickly understand the language you’ll see across registration, academics, and your student record. This glossary helps translate Workday terminology into familiar GVSU concepts, making it easier to navigate tasks and find the right information when you need it.
| GVSU Term | Workday Term | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Year | Academic Year | The academic year includes Fall, Winter, and Summer semesters. GVSU awards financial aid based on academic year. |
| Academic Standing | Academic Standing | To remain at GVSU, students must meet certain academic requirements such as a minimum GPA. Students can have good standing, be on probation, jeopardy of dismissal, or dismissal. |
| Academic Level | Academic Level | The level of study of the program: undergraduate, graduate, doctorate |
| Academic History | Academic History | A list of all completed courses and grades. Also shows transfer/test credit,GPA, units attempted and earned, class and academic standing. |
| Academic Calendar | Academic Calendar | Provides the time framework for creating academic years and academic periods (semester). |
Page last modified February 11, 2026