Add or Change Preferred First Name

1. Log into MyISU with your ISU Username and Password
   • Note: Go to Forgotten or Expired Password if you need assistance with your password.
2. Approve Login using the DUO mobile app or hardware token
3. Navigate to the Main Menu
4. Click on My Account
5. Locate Personal Information Tile
6. Click Personal Information Self Service
7. In the Personal Details section, click Edit (top right in the block)
8. Type your Preferred First Name (The name you choose to be addressed by if different than your legal name)
9. Click Update
   • Complete the Email Address Update Request form to request a new email address that reflects your preferred name

1. Send an email to help@isu.edu
2. Include a short description of the change needed

Note: The preferred name must follow the Preferred Name Data Standards and will be confirmed for compliance before being used to create an email address or entered into our Caller ID system.