WSU Pipeline – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for Faculty and Staff

Q   What is WSU Pipeline?
Q   How do I log in to Pipeline?
Q   How do I access my e-mail?
Q   How do I check my employee information in Pipeline?
Q   How do I submit my time sheet in Pipeline?
Q   How do I post announcements in Pipeline?
Q   How do I sign up for training workshops in Pipeline?
Q  How do I check the balance on my OneCard or add funds to it?
Q  Where can I find out more about WSU Pipeline?
Q  Who do I call if I have a problem accessing or using Pipeline?


Q   What is WSU Pipeline?

WSU Pipeline is your tool to access WSU online services. Use it to check your pay stub, view your vacation banks, view your W-4 and W-2 forms, sign up for training classes, fill out your timesheet, and much more! Think of it as a one-stop shop: once you log into Pipeline, you have access to all that with no need to log in to those sites.

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Q   How do I log in to Pipeline?

Pipeline is on the Web at http://pipeline.wayne.edu; use your WSU AccessID and password to log in.

For help with your AccessID or password, call the Computing & Information Technology (C&IT) Help Desk at (313) 577-4778, weekdays (8 a.m.–8 p.m., Fall and Winter; 8 a.m.–6 p.m. Spring/Summer).

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Q   How do I access my e-mail?

In Pipeline click the e-mail icon in the upper right corner. You will already be logged in to WebMail and your e-mail account.

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Q   How do I check my employee information in Pipeline?

In Pipeline click the Employee tab and then the Employee Self-Service section located on the left side of the page. The most common links, including Pay Stub, Leave Balances, and Time Sheet, are listed in that section. For other links, click the ...More Employee Services link.

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Q   How do I submit my time sheet in Pipeline?

Web Time Entry (WTE) is the electronic timesheet WSU full and part time faculty and staff use to report time worked. The WTE timesheet is located under the Employee tab.

In Pipeline click the Employee tab. Go to the Employee Self-Service section on the left and click the Time Sheet link.

Detailed information about Web Time Entry is in the WSU Knowledgebase.

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Q   How do I post announcements in Pipeline?

In Pipeline click the Employee tab and then click the yellow sticky note graphic on the right side that says Need to get the word out? Post it on WSU Pipeline. You need to have access to post announcements. If you do not have access, you can request it at this time. If you do have access, follow the instructions on the screen.

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Q   How do I sign up for training workshops in Pipeline?

In Pipeline click the Employee tab and then click the burgundy and green graphic that says Training, Seminars, Workshops: Sign Up! A new page opens. Browse or search for the training session you want. Once you choose your session, follow the instructions on the screen.

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Q   How do I check the balance on my OneCard or add funds to it?

In Pipeline on the My Pipeline page, click one of the following items that are located below WSU OneCard on the left side:

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Q   Where can I find out more about WSU Pipeline?

For more information about WSU Pipeline, see the Pipeline Portal category in the WSU Knowledgebase.

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Q   Who do I contact if I have a problem accessing or using Pipeline?

If you need help with your AccessID or password or if you are having a problem with Pipeline, call the C&IT Help Desk at (313) 577-4778, weekdays (8 a.m.–8 p.m., Fall and Winter; 8 a.m.–6 p.m. Spring/Summer) or send e-mail to helpdesk@wayne.edu.

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