Service Overview
Submitting a Preferred Name Change request to IT Services. Please review the Name Change service.
Available To
Students/Staff
Getting Started
Scenarios that apply:
- I am known by a different name and I want my display name to reflect that
- My name does not properly reflect my identity and I'd like to change how other people see it
This is a two step process
You are changing your name to how you prefer to be addressed - this will not change your name on legal documents (tax forms), or your diploma/transcript.
A preferred name change is do-able by a user without assistance from supporting departments.
A preferred name change cannot be used to accomplish the following:
- Correct the spelling or formatting on your first or last name
- Change your last name
- Change how your name is presented on legal documentation or College records
You would proceed with this name change if:
- You prefer to be known by a shortened version of your name, or a nickname (i.e Robby instead of Robert)
- You want your display name to better align with your identity but you have not yet changed your name with the Government
To change your preferred name please follow these instructions and then return here to create an IT ticket.
Understanding the above, please proceed to fill out the IT Preferred Name Change form.
Additional Information
Your name will not update immediately across all systems. Applications that rely on a cache will display your old name for as long as the cached data persists - this is out of our control and will be updated on it's own in time.