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: