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Transforming Administrative & Academic Operations Issue #7 | June 2026

Workday Launch: Faculty & Staff Go-Live Essentials

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The countdown to Workday HCM Go-Live is officially on! Workday will become Norfolk State University's system for managing human resources processes and employee information. As we approach launch, now is the time to familiarize yourself with available resources and review the steps you'll need to take when Workday becomes available.

Day #1 with Workday: Faculty/Staff

All NSU faculty and staff are asked to review the Day 1 checklist to help ensure a smooth transition to Workday. This checklist highlights the key tasks and actions to complete when logging into Workday for the first time.

NSU Faculty/Staff Checklist Highlights:

  • Reviewing personal information
  • Verifying contact details
  • Confirming emergency contacts
  • Exploring essential features
View Faculty/Staff Checklist

Day #2 with Workday: Managers Only

This checklist will guide Managers through everything you need to do on Day 2 with NSU's new Workday HCM system. Follow each step to verify your information, set up your preferences, and access your training resources.

Manager Checklist Highlights:

  • Reviewing direct reports
  • Verifying team information
  • Understanding manager self-service functions
  • Preparing for approvals and supervisory tasks
View Manager Checklist

Workday Tips & Tricks

Looking for quick ways to improve your Workday experience? View our Tips & Tricks article designed to help you navigate Workday more efficiently.

Topics include:

  • Navigation shortcuts
  • Search best practices
  • Personalizing your Workday experience
  • Time-saving features
Explore Tips & Tricks

Workday Go Live Readiness Assessment

The third Workday Readiness Survey is now available. Your feedback is essential in helping us assess campus readiness and identify areas where additional support may be needed. Please take a few moments to complete the survey by July 17. Thank you for helping ensure a successful Workday transition at Norfolk State University.

Workday Resources

Our Workday digital platform includes key documentation, training guides, glossaries, a Change Navigator Network and FAQs to support the NSU community.

Access Workday Website View FAQs

Stay Connected

Have questions or want to get involved?

Email us: workday@nsu.edu
Visit: workday.nsu.edu
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