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Workday Student

A cloud-based student information system that will help to create a more connected, secure, and adaptable campus, ready to meet the needs of the future.

Workday Student

AU is adopting Workday Student, a cloud-based student information system that will help to create a more connected, secure, and adaptable campus, ready to meet the needs of the future. This new platform will support students throughout their academic journey by bringing together services and systems across campus. 

As a multi-year initiative, the implementation project is expected to be completed by Fall 2027. This cutting-edge system will replace Eagle Service, Colleague, and CRM Advise, driving innovation and elevating student success across the university! 

Introducing Workday Student | AU

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Introducing Workday Student to American University!

Key Benefits

  1. Seamless Student experience from Academic planning through registration and graduation
  2. Mobile access and self-service functionality for students
  3. Simplified course planning and academic progress tracking
  4. Greater operational efficiency and reduced manual processes
  5. Unified Workday platform for Finance, HR, and Student Systems

The Workday Student Change Network is a diverse group comprised of AU stakeholders that extends the reach of change management efforts to prepare AU for its transition to a new student information system by:

  • Communicating key project and training information
  • Providing insights to Change Management workstream on stakeholder perspectives and engagement
  • Serving as local point of contact for stakeholders seeking project information

Vision

Our vision for Workday Student is to create a transformative platform that connects people, processes, technology, and data, enabling every student to thrive throughout their academic journey. 

This platform builds upon and integrates into the foundation established by the Workday ERP implementation.  

Through intuitive tools and real-time insights, Workday Student will simplify each step from enrollment to graduation, enhancing access and fostering collaboration. By building a connected campus that is agile and adaptable to future needs, Workday Student provides every user with an efficient and supportive environment to achieve their fullest potential. 

Guiding Principles

Simplify and Standardize Processes 
Simplify and standardize processes by using delivered functionality whenever possible to provide user friendly tools that will enable transparency and accuracy and support compliance requirements. 

Design Beyond Implementation 
Enable an enduring and scalable ERP system that considers current and future cross-functional needs across American University. 

Avoid Replicating Legacy Processes 
Embrace change and design forward looking processes that incorporate established best practices to deliver a system that provides users with the ability to access the right information at the right time. 

Respect One Another and Foster an Environment of Collaboration and Transparency 
Break down siloes and empower the project team to work together to make thoughtful, deliberate, and timely decisions that will be proactively communicated to prepare the campus community for future changes. 

 

Workday Student Project Milestones

  • New Students: Fall 2027 recruiting and admission campaign begins (Salesforce)
  • New Students: Early Decision Fall 2027 financial aid packaging initiated in PowerFaids
  • Faculty/Staff: Fall 2027 course schedule and sections are published
  • Advisors: Student records available
  • Students: Fall 2027 Advising and registration begins
  • Students: AY 27/28 financial aid packages awarded
  • Fee assessments and payments
  • All Students: Financial aid disbursements begin
  • All Students: Graduation and transcript processing
  • Faculty: Class rosters and grading available

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