Student FAQs

Navigating the Transition

What will students use Workday for?
- In Phase One, Student Employees use Workday for tasks including, but not limited to:
  - Applying for campus jobs.
  - Entering hours worked.
  - Entering sick time.
  - Updating personal information, direct deposit, and tax withholding elections.
  - Viewing payslips.
- In Phase Two, all students will use Workday for tasks including, but not limited to:
  - Planning academic schedules and registering for classes.
  - Reviewing degree plans and academic history.
  - Viewing and paying tuition and fees.
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Will Workday be able to support the MUWU contract once it is finalized after negotiations?

Yes. Workday is the leading choice in the HR community in part for its ability to support business rules and terms of employment as stated in collective bargaining agreements.

HR and Business Services have already configured Workday to identify MUWU membership and will make the supporting updates to business processes and reports in accordance with final agreements.

What will I do in Workday as a student employee?

You will mainly use Workday to apply for campus jobs, enter hours worked and sick time, view your pay information, and complete any required onboarding or learning tasks.

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Will Workday change how I enter my hours?

Yes. You will enter your hours in Workday or by using new time kiosks for clocking in and out. The person who approves your time will also use Workday to review and approve your time.

New with Workday: You will be able to enter your own sick time.

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How will I see if my time and pay are correct?

You will be able to see submitted and approved time in Workday and view your payslips once they are available.

New with Workday: You will be able to correct previous pay periods’ time in Workday; you will not need a separate Payroll form.

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How will I find and apply for campus jobs?

Starting in June 2026, campus jobs will be posted on a student job board in Workday, where you can set up alerts and apply to one or more jobs from your computer or mobile device.

Training resources will be made available through Student Employment and in Workday.

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How will I enter my hours worked?

Starting in June 2026, any hours worked will be submitted through Workday.

Training resources will be made available through Student Employment and in Workday. Your supervisor will have access to the training materials.

Updated: March 12, 2026