Change Preferred Name on BSU Accounts

BSU offers a preferred name option to those individuals who would like to be referred to by a first name that is different from their legal name. People can change their preferred name in Banner which in turn will change their name on class rosters, in the global directory, and for the email display name (but will not change the email address itself). They may also change their preferred name in Blackboard as well for when they are posting in class discussion boards, submitting assignments and in the grade center.  

Steps to Follow to change Preferred Name:

  1. Go to MyBSU.  Access from unsecured (open) networks may result in an error, please make sure to connect while on a secured network.
  2. Log in with your BSU email address and password, if needed
  3. From the profile icon (usually your first initial) at the top right, select the My Account link
  4. On the Personal Information card, select Open General Dashboard
  5. Select Edit in the top right corner of the Personal Details section
  6. Enter your preferred name in the Preferred First Name box (where it says 'Enter Preferred First Name'
  7. Select Update at the bottom to save your changes
  8. The first name will change on class rosters, grade lists, and the Global Directory's email display name
  9. After updating this name, you can go to the Connect Card office to receive a new card with the updated name
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