Defines period types within academic calendars, categorizing different time segments such as terms, semesters, or quarters to facilitate scheduling, financial aid disbursement, and regulatory reporting requirements.

Table Specific Information

Select

The Workday cmdlet requires filtering on AcademicCalendars_Id in order to perform the query.

For example:

SELECT * FROM AcademicCalendarsPeriodTypes WHERE AcademicCalendars_Id = '1234';

Workday Resource Information

Retrieves all academic calendars.

Secured by: Set Up: Academic Calendar

Scope: Academic Foundation

Columns

Name	Type	Description
Id [KEY]	String	The unique identifier (Id) for the academic period type. This Id is used to distinguish different period types within an academic calendar, such as semesters, trimesters, or quarters.
AcademicCalendars_Id [KEY]	String	The unique Id for the academic calendar that contains this period type. This linkage ensures that each academic period type is correctly associated with the appropriate academic calendar, supporting structured academic scheduling.
Descriptor	String	A human-readable summary of the academic period type instance. This value provides a descriptive label that helps users quickly identify the period type within the academic calendar.
Standard	Bool	Indicates whether the period follows a standard ordering within the academic calendar. A value of 'true' signifies that the period adheres to a predefined, institutionally recognized sequence, ensuring consistency in academic structuring and scheduling.