Workday Student

workday.com/en-us/products/student/overview.html
Learning Management System
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Forever for student success

How to Replace Workday Student

Overview

Workday Student is a cloud-based Student Information System (SIS) software designed for higher education institutions. It helps universities and colleges streamline student management, improve the student experience, and empower staff to manage campus operations efficiently. The platform integrates student, employee, and finance data in one unified system to support institutional success.

Features

13 features across 11 categories

AI(1)

AI-Powered ProductivityAIPremium

Unlock next-level productivity with Workday Illuminate, next-gen AI capabilities that make everyday tasks easier, faster, and more efficient for everyone

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Academic Planning(2)

Academic Planning

Elevated academic planning and registration experience for students

Educational Pathway Management

Create educational pathways that lead students to success

Also in: Classe365

Data Management(2)

External Data Import

Easily import external data to understand each and every student

Unified Data Platform

Get the full picture of your institution with employee, finance, and student data all in one platform

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Financial Management(1)

Budget Visibility

Increased budget accuracy and visibility into student functions

Information Management(1)

Student Information Access

Boost efficiency and bolster student access to information

Registration(1)

Registration Streamlining

Streamline registration processes and improve the registration experience

Reporting & Analytics(1)

Real-Time Analytics

Make smart decisions faster with real-time data and analytics

Also in: LastPass, Chili Piper, Bitwarden

Student Services(1)

Digital Services

Empower students with modern digital services

Also in: Skyward, Skyward

Student Success(1)

At-Risk Student IdentificationAIPremium

Help students succeed by quickly identifying at-risk students in real time

User Experience(1)

Self-Service Student Interface

Easy-to-use self-service interface ensures students get the best possible experience

Workflow Automation(1)

Process Simplification

Simplify processes and create efficiencies across student-supporting departments to increase flexibility and agility throughout the institution

Cost Calculator

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Build vs Buy

Should you build a Workday Student alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 13 features.

Buy Workday Student

Better Value
Monthly costContact Sales
3-year totalVaries
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$12,000
Maintenance$180/mo
3-year total$18,480
Dev time~1 months

Buying Workday Student saves ~$18,480 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 13 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.