Workday Student
A student system for a changing world.
Overview
Workday Student is a next-generation student information system that is part of the broader Workday platform for finance, HR, and planning. It provides a unified system for managing the entire student lifecycle, from admissions to academics to financial aid. For academic advising, Workday Student offers tools for academic planning, degree progress tracking, and student-advisor communication. Its key value proposition is providing a single, unified system for all institutional data, breaking down traditional data silos.
✨ Key Features
- Unified Student, Finance, and HR System
- Flexible Academic Foundation
- Admissions and Recruiting
- Student Financials and Financial Aid
- Academic Advising and Degree Planning
- Mobile-First Design
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Unified data model across student, finance, and HR.
- True cloud-native, multi-tenant architecture.
- Modern, consumer-grade user experience.
Unique Value: Provides a single, unified, and modern system for all of an institution's administrative needs, including student advising, leading to greater efficiency and better data-driven decision-making.
🎯 Use Cases (3)
✅ Best For
- Replacing legacy SIS, finance, and HR systems with a single, unified cloud platform.
- Improving data access and reporting for institutional leaders.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Institutions not looking to replace their core SIS, finance, and HR systems.
- Small institutions with limited budgets and implementation resources.
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a fundamentally different, more unified approach than traditional SIS vendors that often have separate systems for student, finance, and HR.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: NA
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