Requesting Name Change

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. 

Note: Displayed name is set by the Preferred first name and Legal last name in Banner,  To update your displayed name please work with the Registrar's office or HR

Students

1. If you are a student and work for USD, please follow the Faculty/Staff instructions
2. To change your Preferred First name contact the Registrar's Office
3. 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
4. If you need your legal first or last name updated you should first
   1. Browse to Registrar forms page
   2. Click General Forms
   3. Click Change of Name Form and Complete the Request for Name Change 
      1. Complete the form
      2. Attach the supporting documentation with the form 
      3. Return to the Registrar's Office

For questions on the form contact the Registrar's Office  

1. Once the Registrar's office has updated your account contact the Service Desk to update your email address
2. Provide the following information
   1. Preferred or legal first name 
   2. Legal last name 
   3. Student ID
   4. Phone number registered to Duo Multifactor Authentication