Issue/Question
I got married and want my new name to reflect in my email address
My account was set up with an incorrect name
My account shows up with my parent's first name
Environment
- USD account
- Email
- Academic Records
Cause
Legal name has changed and it needs to be updated in the system
Resolution
Note: Your email address and display name can be changed without the loss of account access, emails, and other data. To change your login (username) your USD account must be deleted and recreated. All account permissions, access, emails, and data will be reset.
Students
- If you are a student and work for USD, please follow the Faculty/Staff instructions below, before continuing to step 2
- To change your Preferred First name contact the Registrar's Office
Note: Preferred first name is what is used to set up your USD & Email account
Note: Only Legal First name and Last name will be used for Student IDs
- If you need your legal first or last name updated you should first
- Browse to Registrar forms page
- Click General Forms
- Click Change of Name Form and Complete the Request for Name Change
- Complete the form
- Attach the supporting documentation with the form
- Return to the Registrar's Office
For questions on the form contact the Registrar's Office
- Once the Registrar's office has updated your account contact the Service Desk to update your email address
- Provide the following information
- Preferred or legal first name
- Legal last name
- Student ID
- Phone number registered to Duo Multifactor Authentication