Service Summary
The Student Information System (SIS) provides the foundational technology platform that supports student records, academic progress, course registration, and other key student lifecycle processes. The SIS is the system of record for all academic and enrollment data for undergraduate and graduate students at Miami University.
Miami is actively transitioning from our old SIS, primarily Banner, to Workday Student. This service centers on the future target in Workday Student, Miami’s modern cloud-based student information platform, and includes other integrated systems and tools that enable academic planning, advising, registration, grading, and degree progress tracking.
Key Features
- Student Records Management – Secure storage and management of academic history, including course enrollments, grades, and transcripts
- Course Registration – Self-service tools for students to search, plan, and register for classes each term
- Academic Planning – Interactive degree planning tools for students and advisors to track academic progress
- Advising & Support – Advisor access to student plans, notes, and degree audit reports
- Curriculum Management – Course catalog and scheduling functions to support academic departments
- Grading & Transcripts – Faculty grading workflows, GPA calculation, and transcript generation
- Enrollment & Status – Real-time tracking of student enrollment status, leaves of absence, and completions
- Integrated Ecosystem – Interfaces with third-party tools such as reporting platforms, learning management systems, and external transcript services
Benefits
- Improved Student Experience: A modern, mobile-friendly platform that empowers students to manage their academic journey from registration to graduation
- Operational Efficiency: Streamlined workflows for advisors, faculty, and staff through automation and integrated data views
- Data-Driven Decision Making: Centralized and timely access to student data for planning, analysis, and compliance reporting
- Compliance & Security: Maintains FERPA compliance and role-based access to sensitive student data
- Scalability & Agility: Supports continuous improvement and agile enhancement cycles as academic needs evolve
Getting Started and Support
- Learn about the migration to Workday student at miamioh.edu/workday-info
- To gain access to the application that track student FERPA release records
Need Help?
For assistance, contact IT Help at 513-529-7900 or initiate a chat session via Miami IT Chat