Preferred First Name - How to change your preferred first name.

Overview

The Preferred Name Rule is a strategy and set of procedures to allow students, faculty, and staff to represent their first name as they see fit. A person’s preferred name will essentially be used instead of their legal first name on unofficial documents. This will include such identifiers as email display name, Canvas, student ID’s, phone book listings, and on class rosters. Only when it is time for final grades will the student’s legal first name be generated for instructors to avoid confusion, disruption, and possible prejudice in the classroom.

To change your preferred name use the “Update Preferred Name” link under personal information on Banner.