RISD Workday Login
Workday at Rhode Island School of Design (RISD): Streamlining Campus Operations and Student Success
Access Workday
To access the platform, users can click the login button above and sign in with their RISD credentials. Both employees and students can log in securely to perform academic, financial, and administrative tasks. The intuitive interface ensures that users can easily find what they need without unnecessary complexity.
Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) has adopted Workday to streamline and modernize its administrative, academic, and human resource systems. Workday serves as a centralized digital platform for managing essential processes across the institution—ranging from payroll and finance to student registration and performance tracking. This modern solution replaces multiple legacy systems, ensuring greater accuracy, transparency, and accessibility for staff, faculty, and students alike.
With Workday, RISD strengthens its vision of connecting creativity with technology. Every department benefits from real-time data, simplified workflows, and improved collaboration, allowing the institution to focus more on its core mission—nurturing artistic excellence.
Training, Events, and Resources
RISD provides continuous Workday training sessions for employees and students to ensure smooth adaptation. These training programs include self-paced video tutorials, instructor-led sessions, and step-by-step guides available on the official Workday support portal.
The Events and Resources page highlights ongoing sessions, upgrade announcements, and open Q&A workshops for users who want to refine their understanding of the platform. Through these initiatives, RISD ensures that all members of the community stay updated on new tools and features within Workday.
Glossary
For new users, RISD offers a comprehensive Workday Glossary that defines system-related terms such as “supervisory organization,” “business process,” and “tenant.” This glossary helps users understand the terminology commonly used within the Workday environment, making it easier to navigate system notifications, tasks, and reports.
Discover Workday at RISD
The introduction of Workday at RISD marks a new era of digital transformation for the school. This system allows seamless communication between departments, making operations more efficient and user-friendly. Whether it’s requesting leave, approving expense reports, or enrolling in courses, Workday offers a unified space for all activities.
September 2025 Workday Upgrade (2025R2)
RISD plans to roll out the 2025R2 Workday Upgrade in September 2025. This update focuses on performance optimization, enhanced mobile accessibility, and improved data analytics tools. The upgrade will introduce new dashboards for student progress tracking, a redesigned payroll interface, and simplified HR workflows. Training materials will be released ahead of the upgrade to help users transition smoothly.
Workday Student Project
The Workday Student Project represents one of RISD’s most ambitious initiatives. It replaces outdated student information systems with a dynamic, cloud-based platform. This project supports the full student lifecycle—from admissions to graduation—empowering students to manage enrollment, class schedules, and financial aid independently. Faculty members can also use the system for grading, advising, and curriculum planning.
Benefits of Workday
- Centralized Management: All data is stored securely in one system.
- User-Friendly Design: Simple dashboards improve navigation and task completion.
- Real-Time Data: Decisions can be made quickly with up-to-date insights.
- Accessibility: Workday is available on desktop and mobile, ensuring flexibility.
- Enhanced Collaboration: Faculty, staff, and students can connect seamlessly across departments.
Career Opportunities at RISD
Workday also powers RISD’s career portal, offering a range of exciting positions. Here are some of the roles currently available:
- Temporary Part-time Clinical Counselor, Rhode Island School of Design
- Public Safety Officer II, Rhode Island School of Design
- Buyer
- Project Manager
- Intercultural Specialist (Counselor)
- Shops & Digital Fabrication Manager
- Lead Dining Experience Associate
- On-Call Bartender/Server
- On-Call Caterer/Driver
- Continuing Education Start Designing Instructor, Youth In-Person
- Continuing Education Basic Anatomy for Illustrators Instructor, Youth In-Person
- Continuing Education Photography Instructor, Youth In-Person
- Associate Director, Training (CAPS)
- Temporary Technical Assistant III, Experimental and Foundation Studies (EFS)
- Cook
- Continuing Education Instructor, Cyanotype
- Continuing Education Instructor, Graphic Form
- Technical Assistant III, Studio for Research in Sound and Technology
- Annual Giving Officer
- Assistant Director, Annual Giving Programs – Alumni + Students.