How to change my name?

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Overview

This document contains information on how to change your name so it is reflected in email, Canvas, Zoom and other services. Note: name changes will take 1-24 hours to be updated in all IT systems.

 

Official Name Change

This change will be reflected on your official university records.

  • Employees: Contact HR with one of the following documents (see page 4): Name Change Document Requirements
  • Students: Submit Request for Student Name change to the Registrar: Change of Name 
    • This form can also be found on the Office of the Registrar's website under Forms

 

Preferred Name Change

As of January 1, 2021, students and employees can change their preferred first name in MyUI. See the Preferred First Name webpage for instructions on how to set your preferred first name. The webpage also lists which systems and services will use preferred first name, and which will continue to use legal name. Contact prefnameinfo@uidaho.edu with questions and concerns related to preferred first name.

As of October 18, 2021, your preferred first name in MyUI will also be reflected in Zoom.

 

Alumni Name Change

 

 

 

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