Student Dayforce Instructions

Dayforce is an Electronic Timecard system used to record hours worked.

Instructions for Using Dayforce

Please allow 48 to 72 hours before activation in Dayforce.

  1. Using Chrome or another internet browser, visit the Dayforce website. You can also access Dayforce through MySHU.  (School/Company ID is SHU)
  2. Type in your SHU User Name and Password.
  3. From the home screen, click on the Menu icon in the upper left corner of the screen
  4. Click on Work, then Time Clock.
  5. When you begin working, punch-in by clicking on the “In” clock and this will automatically record your time-in. When you’re ready to leave, punch-out by clicking on the “Out” clock and it will automatically record your time-out.
  6.  If you have more than one position you must transfer the work hours for the second position.  Work Study positions are always the primary position.  To transfer hours clock into your shift, click the transfer button and select the appropriate job from the drop down menu.  You will see arrows that indicate that the shift has transferred and a note may be added indicating for which position you are punching hours. Your supervisor will see all departments assigned to you in Dayforce and will approve appropriately.   

Notify Your Supervisor

  • If you forget to punch in or out,
  • Need to make corrections
  • Cannot access Dayforce for any reason
  • Timecards are approved by supervisors by 1PM on Monday of a pay week
  • If you continuously have issues getting paid, check with your supervisor to be sure they’re approving/submitting your hours on time.

If you still have issues, contact Student Financial Assistance at 203-371-7980, email sfa@sacredheart.edu or come to our office in Curtis Hall - Office 101.

Payment

Students are paid every other Friday; it takes up to two weeks for your first paycheck to be processed. Payroll will not distribute paper paychecks so if you don’t have direct deposit, your check will be mailed to your home address. So, it is highly recommended you do Direct Deposit. Unfortunately, you cannot deposit into your student account so you will have to create a bank account if do not already have one. 

Income Tax Withholdings and Direct Deposit

  • Once you’re activated in Dayforce, you can input your Direct Deposit information and you have to specify your income tax withholdings for federal and state. If you don’t specify your income tax withholdings, taxes must be withheld at the highest level possible (single with income above $12,625).
  • In Dayforce, there is a Menu bar in the upper left corner. Click on the Menu and then click on Forms. From the Forms page, you will be able to access and complete online the Direct Deposit form, Federal W4 and Province/State Tax forms. Be sure to click Submit when you’re done with each form.

View Your Earnings Statement

From the Menu, click on Earnings

Adding the Time Clock & Earnings Icon to Your Homepage

  1. Choose “Edit” located on the right side of the home screen (within the blue box)
  2. Click and drag the desired icon from the grey shaded area up to the white area.
  3. If the Time Clock icon is not available, use the search features box from this page.  
  4. Choose Save