Workday@Clemson Set for July 1 Launch
Clemson University is preparing for a major shift in its administrative operations with the launch of Workday, a unified human resources and finance system scheduled to go live on July 1, 2026. This transition marks a significant milestone in Clemson’s business transformation efforts, aiming to simplify operations and improve user experience for faculty, staff, and student workers.
Replacing a patchwork of legacy systems, Workday brings together various administrative functions into one cloud-based platform. This new system promises to reduce the need for multiple logins and streamline processes that were previously managed across several platforms.
What Is Workday?
Workday is an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system that Clemson University will use to manage core administrative functions such as human resources and finance. Currently, faculty and staff rely on systems like PeopleSoft (also known as CUBS), Kronos, Concur, and OnBase-Performance for various tasks. As of July 1, these systems will be replaced or integrated into Workday.
The integration will allow users to complete HR and finance tasks in a centralized location, increasing efficiency and usability. Many of the current functions—such as employee timekeeping, reimbursements, and performance management—will be accessible within the Workday platform.
Key Features and Benefits
Workday offers a mobile-friendly interface and self-service options, making it easier for employees and supervisors to manage responsibilities on the go. The system is designed with user experience in mind, ensuring that faculty and staff can navigate tasks with minimal friction.
By consolidating platforms, Workday supports Clemson’s broader goals under the “Clemson Elevate” initiative, which focuses on academic excellence, research innovation, and student success. Reducing administrative complexity allows faculty and staff to dedicate more time to these core objectives.
Systems Being Replaced or Modified
Several systems currently in use at Clemson will be replaced entirely by Workday:
- PeopleSoft (CUBS-HR)
- Kronos
- Tiger Talent
- Tiger Training
- OnBase
- Departmental Systems
- Faculty Business Information System (FBIS)
Other platforms will experience changes in functionality. For instance:
- Concur: Travel booking will remain, but expense requests and reimbursements will move to Workday.
- AiM – Facilities Management: The Capital Assets Module will migrate to Workday, while other features remain in AiM.
- BuyWays: Most procurement functions will shift to Workday, except for catalog and punchout shopping.
Several systems will not be impacted by the transition, including iRoar, Adaptive Planning, Interfolio, Watermark’s Faculty Success, Transparency Spending, Business Objects, Info Ed, and CU Navigate.
What It Means for Faculty and Staff
Starting July 1, all faculty, staff, and student workers will use Workday for their HR and finance activities. This change means moving away from familiar systems like PeopleSoft and Kronos, but the transition is expected to improve the overall experience.
A complete and updated list of impacted systems can be found on the Workday@Clemson Fast Facts webpage. As the final configuration of Workday is completed, this list may be updated to reflect any additional changes.
Finding Support and Information
Clemson has launched a comprehensive Workday@Clemson website to help the University community prepare for the transition. The site includes detailed information about the system, implementation updates, and a dedicated blog for deeper insights.
Faculty and staff can also submit inquiries via the “Ask a Question” webform available on the site, which connects users with the Workday implementation team for personalized assistance.
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