Workday FAQs

Workday’s capabilities will allow for streamlined administrative tasks and enhanced teaching experience. Faculty will use Workday Student to:

• Access class rosters and student information
• Submit grades and attendance
• Advise students and monitor their degree progress (if applicable)
• Manage course schedules

Workday’s integrated platform will improve collaboration across departments and enhance service to students. Staff will use Workday Student to:

• Support student services, such as registration and billing
• Manage academic scheduling and course offerings
• Process student records and transcript requests

No, Workday is one unified system. We are adding student-focused functionality within Miami’s existing Workday system. Users with access to student functionality will find those items within the same Miami Workday platform they are use today.

Yes, Workday Student prioritizes data security and confidentiality to protect the privacy of student information. The system utilizes encryption, access controls, and other security measures to safeguard data against unauthorized access or breaches.

Miami is currently live on Workday Platform, which houses the university’s HR, payroll, and financial functions. Workday Student will be introduced in phases and is slated for final completion in the fall of 2027. Visit our Workday Student Timelines page for specific dates.

In September of 2025, university leadership determined that it would be in Miami’s best interest to extend the project timeline by one year. This means that Workday Student functionality will be rolled out in phases over the course of the 2026-27 academic year instead of the originally planned 2025-26 academic year.

This decision came following extensive discussions surrounding the need for additional capabilities beyond what Workday currently provides, specifically in relation to the critical function of awarding financial aid. The timeline extension will provide our implementation team the time needed to focus on developing the functionality required to provide the experience expected by our campus community.

Miami’s admission office will be the first to begin completing student-focused tasks in Workday, followed by the registrar, advising, and bursar.

Students who plan to enroll in courses for the 2027-28 academic year will begin using Workday in the spring of 2027 in preparation for their advising sessions and 2027 Fall Semester registration.

All students starting at Miami for the 2027 Fall Semester will begin using Workday in the summer of 2027 when they complete their class registration. By this time, Workday is anticipated to be the Student Information System used by all Miami students, faculty, and staff.

Miami is committed to ensuring that all students, faculty, and staff have access to training and are thoroughly prepared before Workday Student launches. Training courses, including in-person and virtual options, training videos, and step-by-step guides will be made available.

For inquiries about the Workday Student implementation, contact WorkdayInfo@MiamiOH.edu. For any HR, finance, or payroll related issues, submit a Workday support ticket to receive assistance.

Students will use Workday to:

• Register for classes
• View and manage their academic records and degree progress
• Pay and access bills
• Request transcripts
• ...and more!

Students who plan to enroll in courses for the 2027-28 academic year will begin using Workday in the spring of 2027 when they register for 2027 Fall Semester courses in Workday.

Students who are expected to graduate before the fall of 2027 will not be impacted by the transition to Workday.

Visit our Timeline page for specific dates. 

Miami is committed to ensuring that all students have access to training and are thoroughly prepared before Workday Student launches. Training courses, including in-person and virtual options, training videos, and step-by-step guides will be made available.

All academic records and data from the current system will be securely migrated to Workday Student. Your past transcripts, grades, and other important records will remain accessible to you throughout the transition.

Yes, Workday Student prioritizes data security and confidentiality to protect the privacy of student information. The system utilizes encryption, access controls, and other security measures to safeguard data against unauthorized access or breaches.

For inquiries about the Workday Student implementation, contact WorkdayInfo@MiamiOH.edu.

Parents and other authorized users will have access to certain features of Workday Student with a student’s permission. They can:

• View and pay tuition bills
• Receive important notifications about deadlines or account activity

Students who plan to enroll in courses for the 2027-28 academic year will begin using Workday in the spring of 2027 when they register for 2027 Fall Semester courses in Workday.

Students who are expected to graduate before the fall of 2027 will not be impacted by the transition to Workday.

Visit our Workday Timeline page for specific dates.

Miami is committed to ensuring that all parents/guardians are thoroughly prepared before Workday Student launches. Training videos and step-by-step guides will be made available.

Yes, Workday Student prioritizes data security and confidentiality to protect the privacy of student information. The system utilizes encryption, access controls, and other security measures to safeguard data against unauthorized access or breaches.

For inquiries about the Workday Student implementation, contact WorkdayInfo@MiamiOH.edu.