The Workday Mobile App

Perform many of the popular self-service tasks of the Workday desktop application with the convenient and time-saving Workday Mobile App. To start, download the Workday Mobile App from your device's app store.

What can you do in the Workday Mobile App?

If you experience technical issues with downloading, installing, or authenticating, please contact your Penn local service provider (LSP).

Find, Install, and Log In to the Workday Mobile App

Maker Models Operating System Download
Apple All Models - iPhone and iPad iOS 16.0 or Higher (on Jan. 13, 2025, iOS 17.0 or higher) App Store - iTunes
Android All Models Android 11.0 or Higher Google Play Store

Contact Us

Penn Employee Solution Center
solutioncenter@upenn.edu or (215) 898-7372

Mobile Is Here

Instructions for iPhone/iPad Users

Apple

  1. Visit the App Store. Search for "Workday."
  2. Choose the app called Workday.
  3. Tap the app to download and install.
  4. Our Organizational ID is: upenn
  5. Enter your PennKey and PennKey Password, and authenticate using Penn’s two-factor authentication.
  6. If your device supports biometric authentication, you can set up the Workday app to use your existing fingerprint or facial ID to log in.
  7. Set up a mobile PIN by entering your PIN two times and tapping the check mark. Your PIN must be 4-8 characters.
  8. Once you log in, you will see the Penn shield, a Welcome with your name, and your Frequently Used apps. Scroll down to see other options, actions, and information.
  9. Tap the hamburger menu to view your profile or settings, or to sign out.

Instructions for Android Users

Android

  1. On your device, visit the Play Store. Search for "Workday."
  2. Choose the app called Workday.
  3. Click Install.
  4. Our Organizational ID is: upenn
  5. Enter your PennKey and PennKey Password, and authenticate using Penn’s two-factor authentication. 
  6. If your device supports biometric authentication, you can set up the Workday app to use your existing fingerprint or facial ID to log in.
  7. Set up a mobile PIN by entering your PIN two times and tapping the check mark. Your PIN must be 4-8 characters.
  8. Once you log in, you will see the Penn shield, a Welcome with your name, and your Frequently Used apps. Scroll down to see other options, actions,and information.
  9. Tap the hamburger menu to view your profile or settings, or to sign out.

 

 

Your Privacy Is Important

The PIN you have entered and/or your biometric authentication will expire after 30 days. When you next open the Workday Mobile App, you will be prompted to re-enter your PennKey and PennKey Password, and reset your PIN or set up your "trusted face" again.

What can you do in the Workday Mobile App?

  • View your payslip
  • Access your inbox
  • Enter time, approve time, view schedules
  • View time off, request time off, correct time off
  • View your org chart
  • View your team
  • Find workers (search for people)
  • Access approvals for business processes
  • Search for jobs, refer candidates
  • Browse learning content
  • Enroll in learning
  • Complete learning courses
  • View learning reports

To initiate more robust business processes, use the desktop application. Consult our library of tip sheets and videosto learn about the basic, self-service functionalities of Workday. Use of the Workday Mobile App is optional.