Job classification and probation status help determine who will receive a Midpoint in Workday. This document will help HR professionals understand who will receive a Midpoint in Workday in January 2026. Once launched, Divisional HR is responsible for determining and communicating the appropriate completion deadline for their area.
Who Receives a 2026 Midpoint?
Who Receives a 2026 Midpoint? (Primary Position Only)
Job Category
Job Classification
Employee Type
Probation Status
Expected Job End Date Minus Hire Date
University Staff
University Staff – University Staff (UW Payroll APR Category – United States of America)
Regular
Not on Probation
NA
University Staff
University Staff – University Staff (UW Payroll APR Category – United States of America)
Terminal (Fixed Term)
Not on Probation
>364 days
Academic Staff
Academic Staff – Professional – Academic Staff – Professional (UW Payroll APR Category – United States of America)
Regular
Not on Probation
NA
Academic Staff
Academic Staff – Professional – Academic Staff – Professional (UW Payroll APR Category – United States of America)
Terminal (Fixed Term)
Not on Probation
>364 days
Limited
Academic Staff – Professional – Academic Staff – Professional (UW Payroll APR Category – United States of America)
Regular
NA
NA
Limited
Academic Staff – Professional – Academic Staff – Professional (UW Payroll APR Category – United States of America)
Terminal (Fixed Term)
NA
>364 days
Who DOES NOT receive a 2026 Midpoint?
Who DOES NOT receive a 2026 Midpoint? (Primary Position Only)
Job Category
Job Classification
Employee Type
Probation Status
Expected Job End Date Minus Hire Date
Contingent Workers
NA
NA
NA
NA
Student Hourly
NA
NA
NA
NA
Student Assistant
NA
NA
NA
NA
Other
NA
NA
NA
NA
Employees in Training
NA
Faculty
NA
NA
NA
NA
Academic Staff
Academic Staff – Clinical – Academic Staff – Clinical (UW Payroll APR Category – United States of America)
NA
NA
NA
Academic Staff
Academic Staff – Instructional – Academic Staff – Instructional (UW Payroll APR Category – United States of America)