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Description
Faculty, Staff, and Students can request a name change or nickname for their first name that is not legal, and they can use a preferred name in many ISU systems. This name will be used on class rosters and other places where their name is accessible to the public.
Instructions
Update Preferred Name
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Log into
MyISU with your ISU
Username and
Password
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Approve Login using the DUO mobile app or hardware token
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Navigate to the Main Menu
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Click on My Account
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Locate Personal Information Tile
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In the Personal Details section, click Edit (top right in the block)
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Type your Preferred First Name (The name you choose to be addressed by if different than your legal name)
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Click Update
Requesting Preferred Name Update to ISU systems
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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.
Contact ITS if you need additional assistance