Countdown to Workday Student Contest
About the Contest
As part of Hamilton College’s ongoing efforts to prepare the campus community for the launch of Workday’s Student Information System, we are introducing the Countdown to Workday Student Contest Series.
This year-long series of monthly contests is designed to build awareness, reinforce key information, and encourage engagement in a way that is approachable and manageable. Each activity connects directly to current Workday communications and resources, helping participants stay informed as the project moves forward.
The contest series will evolve over time to support readiness for both employees and students.
More Information
Each month, participants will be invited to complete a short quiz or engagement activity that is based on real Workday content recently shared with campus.
- One short quiz or challenge per month
- Activities are quick and designed to take only a few minutes
- Correct entries are entered into a random prize drawing
- A maximum of two wins per person during the contest series
- Members of the Workday Student implementation team are not eligible
The goal of the Countdown to Workday Student Contest Series is to support phased, multi-channel engagement across campus by:
- Increasing awareness of Workday Student
- Reinforcing key messages and resources
- Encouraging participation without requiring technical knowledge
- Making it easy to stay connected over time
February 2026 — August 2026
Employees Only
September 2026 — February 2027
Employees and Students
The goal of the Countdown to Workday Student Contest Series is to support phased, multi-channel engagement across campus by:
- Increasing awareness of Workday Student
- Reinforcing key messages and resources
- Encouraging participation without requiring technical knowledge
- Making it easy to stay connected over time
Below is an archive of previous Workday Student contest activities and communications.
May 23, 2026 — The Reason for Change
Contest Questions
The Ambassador Networks will:
- Provide a direct feedback loop to the project team.
- Help peers navigate new interfaces, clarify processes, and provide guidance on self-service resources.
- Encourage training participation and connect users to experts.
Name 3 people whom you could reach out to with questions, feedback, or concerns regarding the Workday SIS project.Full list available on the Project Oversight and Advocacy page.
What are you most curious about for the Workday Student Information System implementation? Do you have any burning questions you'd like answered in the next newsletter?
Questions and answers can be found on the main project page.
April 23, 2026 — The Reason for Change
Contest Questions
Select all true statements:
- Colleague, the current Student Information System, is reaching its end-of-life.
- Workday’s student functionality will replace scattered forms with a unified system.
- Workday’s student functionality will provide people with real-time, mobile-friendly access to academic information.
Which current manual process or paper form are you most hopeful will be retired or updated when we move to the new system?
Detailed list coming soon, but many responses included items such as advising clearance and grade change requests.
March 11, 2026 — The Countdown Begins
Contest Questions
What is Workday Student? Hamilton College’s upcoming student information system.
When is the phased rollout for Workday Student expected to begin? Spring 2027.
Where is the best place to find the most current information? The Workday Student webpage.
