Together, they began testing complete business processes from start to finish to ensure the system supports the University’s academic and administrative operations as expected. 

For example, testers moved test “students” through key processes—from pre-term processing and add/drop, to midterm and end-of-term—to ensure critical functions such as onboarding, registration, advising, and financial aid worked smoothly and without errors. When issues do arise, they are identified quickly and addressed right away.

E2E testing helps confirm that key processes work together smoothly and allows the team to identify improvements as we prepare for go-live in Spring 2027. 

While this is a significant step forward, it isn’t the only opportunity for the campus community to get involved. E2E testing will continue after this week, and additional engagement opportunities will be available throughout the project, giving faculty and staff the chance to experience the system and provide valuable feedback.

Want to get involved?

Interested in participating in future testing? Join the Change Network! Complete this to receive an invitation to attend virtual meetings every third Friday of the month at 10:30am-11:30am.

The Change Network is a group of faculty, staff, and students who help share information about the Workday Student Project within their areas and provide feedback to the project team. Participants in the Change Network will get early access to demos, features and functionality; provide meaningful feedback; and play a key role in supporting the University community through this change.

Visit the Workday Student project website for ongoing project updates and opportunities. Questions or concerns? Complete the .

Workstation Use: Those with University-issued desktop or laptop should use the provided machine for all University-related activities, whether working remotely or while on campus. Personal devices should be used only for activities that do not involve sensitive University data.

Security tips for Workstations:

• Be sure to complete the mandatory University IT security training to make sure you are aware and practice good security habits.
• Store University data on MSUFiles or Google Drive, instead of the device’s internal storage (C: drive)
• Always specifically put a laptop into sleep/shutdown mode when not actively being used (Simply closing the laptop cover may not properly lock the machine).
• Do not leave any laptops or devices unattended outside of private and secure work spaces.
• Ensure computers are kept up-to-date with all operating system and software patches. For University managed-computers, apply updates when prompted.
• Ensure that antivirus software is installed and check that it is functioning and up to date. Sophos Antivirus is available in the .

Please visit the Security Guidance for Flexible Working page for more details on the above topics as well as other tips on how to securely share sensitive information, access applications remotely, and guard against “phishing” attempts.

Coming soon!  An announcement will be made for a number of new remote work enabling features for campus phones

1.     Dial the MSU Unified Voicemail access extension number (5323) or Press the button on your telephone.

You can also reach voicemail while outside of the University by dialing  973-655-5323

Accessing your messages

1. Dial 5323

2. Press # (pound/hash)

3. Enter your MSU extension

4. Enter your PIN/Password, followed by pound/hash key
5. Press 2 to listen to your messages 

1. Press 1 to listen to unread messages
2. Press 2 to listen to read messages
3. Press *3 (*delete) to delete your message

To Change Your Password

1. Press 5 for mailbox options
2. Press 4 to reset your password

To Record Your Name

1. Press 5 for mailbox options
2. Press 5 to record your name 

To Record your Greeting

1. Press 3 for Greeting options

Press 0 to record customized greeting

Press 1 to record personal greeting

Press 2 to record busy greeting