Training Information
The information contained below is specific to LSU A&M.
Please visit the other institutions' sites for their respective information.
LSU A&M students, faculty, and staff will use Workday Student for a variety of tasks. The user's role in Workday will determine the type(s) and timing of resources and training delivery. The sections below include timeline graphics relative to system use and training delivery for our largest populations.
Please note these timelines are for planning purposes only and adjustments may be made to dates and content.
LSU A&M timelines
The student experience in Workday will begin with "Workday Basics" on-demand training in September 2024. Full utilization of Workday for student functionality (scheduling, financials, etc.) will begin in March 2025.
Student Timeline
September 2024- “Workday Basics” Asynchronous Introduction Available.
October 2024 to February 2025- Monthly Communication sent to Students highlighting
how to use Workday Student features.
January 2025- New Students onboarding tasks available in Workday.
February 2025- Continuing Students Utilize Scheduling and Advising tools in Workday.
March 2025- Continuing Students begin scheduling in Workday based on registration
appointment.
June 2025- Summer Class Schedule, Grading, Student-Instructor Communications available
in Workday (Moodle remains available as a course teaching tool.)
July 2025- Interim and Final Grade for Summer courses and beyond in Workday. Application
for Program Completion (Graduation) in Workday. Fall 2025 Student Bill in Workday.
August 2025- Most Student functions in Workday.
February to August 2025- On-Demand Training Resources (reference guides and help videos)
available to students via the Training Resource site.
The faculty experience in Workday will begin with "Workday Basics" on-demand training in September 2024. Full utilization of Workday for teaching functionality (viewing course rosters, emailing students from rosters, grade submission) will begin in May 2025.
Workday Student does not replace Moodle. Moodle is still LSU A&M's learning management system. Faculty who utilize Moodle maintain the option to upload grades from Moodle into Workday.
September 2024- “Workday Basics” Asynchronous Introduction Available.
October 2024 - “Beyond the Basics” Asynchronous Training Available.
January 2025 - Faculty Advisors- Asynchronous Training Items Available.
February 2025 - Advising and Course Planning tools in Workday.
February 2025-August 2025- On-Demand Training Resources (reference guides and help videos) available to faculty via the Training Resource site.
March 2025 - Continuing Students Schedule in Workday. (Student scheduling according to registration appointments begins in March and continues into April)
June 2025 - Summer Class, Rosters, Grading, Student-Instructor Communications available in Workday. (Moodle remains available as a course teaching and grade submission tool.)
July 2025 - Interim and Final Grades for Summer courses and beyond in Workday. Application for Program Completion (Graduation) in Workday. Fall 2025 Student Bill in Workday
August 2025 - Most Student functions in Workday.
The advisor experience in Workday will begin with "Workday Basics" on-demand training in September 2024. Academic advisors will participate in a day-long intensive training in January 2025. Full utilization of Workday for student advising functionality will begin in February 2025.
September 2024- “Workday Basics” Asynchronous Introduction Available.
October 2024 - “Beyond the Basics” Asynchronous Training Available.
January 2025 - Academic Advisors Full Day Training Retreat.
February 2025 - Advising and Course Planning tools in Workday.
February 2025-August 2025- On-Demand Training Resources (reference guides and help videos) available to advisors via the Training Resource site.
March 2025 - Continuing Students Schedule in Workday. (Student scheduling according to registration appointments begins in March and continues into April)
June 2025 - Summer Class, Rosters, Grading, Student-Instructor Communications available in Workday. (Moodle remains available as a course teaching and grade submission tool.)
July 2025 - Interim and Final Grades for Summer courses and beyond in Workday. Application for Program Completion (Graduation) in Workday. Fall 2025 Student Bill in Workday
August 2025 - Most Student functions in Workday.
The departmental administrator experience in Workday will begin with "Workday Basics"
on-demand training in September 2024. Departmental administrators will engage in Workday
training and LSU Registrar training for course management. Full functionality of course
management, faculty assignments and student registration will begin in spring 2025
for Summer and Fall semesters.
September 2024 - “Workday Basics”- Asynchronous Introduction Available.
September 2024 -August 2025- On-Demand Training Resources (reference guides and help videos) available to departmental administrators via the Training Resource site.
November 2024 - “Beyond the Basics” Asynchronous Training Available.
January 2025 - Course Management Training, Delivered by Registrar’s Office.
February 2025 - Advising and Course Planning tools in Workday.
March 2025 - Continuing Students Schedule in Workday. (Student scheduling according to registration appointments begins in March and continues into April)
June 2025 - Summer Class, Rosters, Grading, Student-Instructor Communications available in Workday. (Moodle remains available as a course teaching and grade submission tool.)
July 2025 - Interim and Final Grades for Summer courses and beyond in Workday. Application for Program Completion (Graduation) in Workday. Fall 2025 Student Bill in Workday
August 2025- Most Student functions in Workday.
Student Financials, Financial Aid, and Admissions staff will engage with training beginning in July 2024 and will be utilizing system functionality beginning fall 2024 and beyond.
Training Materials
Training materials are created based on user experience in Workday. Step-By-Step Guides and resource videos can be located in RESOURCES