Requesting Name Change

Question

How can I request my name be updated/Changed

My profile name on D2L is showing up incorrectly

Answer

The University of South Dakota offers two distinct services for name changes: submitting a legal name change and submitting a preferred name change. These services are designed to ensure that all students, faculty, and staff have the opportunity to be recognized by their chosen names in university records and communications.

Review Application Login Changes after a Name Change

1. Submit a request to change your name
   • Requesting Legal Name Change
   • Requesting Preferred Name Change
     Note: D2L profile name is pulled from banner using the preferred first name and legal last name
2. Once #1 is approved
   1. Click the Email Address Name Change button on this page to submit a request to the Service Desk to update your Displayed name, email address and/or username