Features and Functionality
Workday Student: Features and Functionality
Workday Student is a modern, cloud-based student information system that will replace Xavier University's current Ellucian Banner Student system. Designed with a user-friendly experience in mind, Workday Student provides students, faculty, advisors, and staff with a single platform to manage the entire student lifecycle—from admission through graduation.
Student Experience
Students will have access to intuitive self-service tools that allow them to:
- Register for classes using an easy-to-navigate interface.
- View personalized degree progress and academic requirements.
- Plan future semesters and build academic schedules.
- Access class schedules and course information from any device.
- Review grades, transcripts, and academic history.
- Accept financial aid and manage student financial information.
- Complete important tasks through personalized notifications and to-do lists.
- Update personal information without paper forms or manual processing.
Faculty Experience
Faculty members will benefit from streamlined processes that enable them to:
- View class rosters in real time.
- Submit grades electronically.
- Access student information needed for advising and instruction.
- Monitor student progress and academic performance.
- Support students through integrated advising tools.
- Receive alerts and complete approval tasks directly within Workday.
Advisor Experience
Academic advisors will have improved visibility into student success by being able to:
- View a student's complete academic record in one location.
- Monitor degree progress and remaining requirements.
- Assist students with academic planning.
- Review registration status and course selections.
- Identify potential issues that may impact student success.
Administrative Efficiency
Departments across campus will experience more efficient business processes through:
- Automated workflows and approvals.
- Reduced reliance on paper forms and manual processes.
- Improved data accuracy with information entered once and shared across the system.
- Standardized processes across colleges and administrative offices.
- Real-time reporting and analytics to support informed decision-making.
- Enhanced security through role-based access to information.
Integration Across the University
Workday Student works seamlessly with Workday Human Capital Management (HCM) and Workday Financial Management, creating a unified platform that:
- Reduces duplicate data entry.
- Provides consistent information across administrative functions.
- Improves collaboration between academic and administrative offices.
- Supports better reporting and institutional planning.
Mobile and Cloud-Based Access
Because Workday is cloud-based, users can securely access the system anytime and from virtually any device. The modern interface provides a consistent experience whether using a desktop, tablet, or smartphone.
Benefits to the Xavier Community
Implementing Workday Student will help Xavier University:
- Modernize the student information system.
- Improve the student, faculty, and staff experience.
- Increase operational efficiency through automation.
- Provide real-time information for better decision-making.
- Reduce manual, paper-based processes.
- Deliver a scalable platform that supports Xavier's future growth and evolving needs.
Workday Student is more than a technology replacement—it is an opportunity to transform how the University serves students and supports faculty and staff. By providing a modern, integrated platform, Workday Student will help Xavier deliver more efficient services, improve the user experience, and better support student success.