Grand Valley State University is replacing Banner, the software students use for financial aid, class planning, housing and credit documentation. These services are to be rolled over to a new platform, Workday Student.
GVSU already uses Workday as their enterprise management solution for student employment. Adding the new interface will streamline access for students who previously had to use multiple platforms. This platform will be launched incrementally over the course of the next two years with four primary launches. In 2026, a readiness review/mock session will be conducted to familiarize both students and staff with the platform. By the 2027-28 academic year, students will be able to register for classes through Workday.
The plan is part of the Reach Higher 2025 initiative, a strategy aimed at growth and promoting the University’s mission. There will be multiple items from Banner that will be streamlined and updated for Workday, including course sections, academic planning, external transcripts, financial aid and awards and payment precedence. GVSU claims Workday Student aims to enhance the student and staff experience while being easy to use…