As the Colby community transitions to Workday Student, there are many opportunities to find support. And remember: staying in contact with your academic advisor(s) will help you as we pivot to Workday Student! Navigate here for help (it’s where the QR code below takes you):  web.colby.edu/workdaystudent/resources

WORKDAY STUDENT: FOR STUDENTS

WHAT IS WORKDAY STUDENT? Workday is a modern platform that Colby already utilizes for Finance and Human Resources. In 2025, Colby is transitioning to Workday also being our student information, billing, and course registration system.

WHAT DO I NEED TO DO? There are a few steps that all students enrolling at Colby for Fall ’25 need to complete:

  • Starting April 7, log into Workday from myColby or Okta. 
  • Familiarize yourself with your Student Profile.
  • Complete student Onboarding tasks will be delivered to your Workday “My Tasks” (indicated by the “Start Here” icon in the image below); check your inbox regularly to ensure you’ve completed all tasks.
  • Explore Fall ’25 course sections for registration offerings, build your 1st-choice Saved Schedule, build alternate schedules (back-up Saved Schedules), and meet with your advisor to review your Fall choices.
  • Register when your Registration Appointment opens.

HOW CAN I GET HELP WITH WORKDAY? There are info sessions and office hours to assist you, and there is no sign-up required to get this support. Office hours support is hosted every day April 14 – May 9 at lunch in the Silberman Lounge in the Cotter Union. More information about additional sessions can be found via the QR code to the right. You can also access how-to guides, videos, and FAQs there! Note: if you’re graduating in May ’25, you will not be using Workday Student.

WORKDAY STUDENT: FOR FACULTY & STAFF

HOW CAN I GET STARTED?Edit your search category preferences in Workday to include the STUDENT category. Monitor your “My Tasks” inbox to ensure all incoming tasks and requests have been completed.

HOW CAN FACULTY/STAFF SUPPORT FALL ’25 REGISTRATION? Familiarize yourself with the Faculty/Staff Academics dashboard. Review your advisees’ Saved Schedules for Fall ’25. Complete academic requests (e.g., prerequisite override requests) when they come into your Workday “My Tasks” inbox.

WHEN IS ALL THIS HAPPENING? 

April 7-18: Advising for Fall ’25; students get access to Workday and should explore its functions

April 21-25: Registration for Fall ’25; students use Workday to sign up for their fall classes

Afterward, students make changes to Fall ’25 course selections if desired. Advisors and instructors can also use the office hours listed earlier in this poster for help with Workday Student.

TRAINING & SUPPORT. For faculty & staff:

  • Training sessions are available in person & via Zoom. The full listing is available via the QR code below; add any session to your calendar and join us!
  • Come to office hours support in the Silberman Lounge any day April 14-May 9 at lunch. Additional sessions found on the training page (use the QR code below).
  • Check out the Workday Student Resources site via the QR code below or via web.colby.edu/workdaystudent/resources
  • Call or email the Help Desk (207-859-4222 |[email protected]).