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How do I change my display name in MyUMGC?

To update your preferred name:

  1. Go to Profile in MyUMGC.
  2. In Personal Information, click the pencil icon to edit your profile.
  3. Under Name Type, click the pencil icon next to Preferred.
  4. In the Edit Preferred Name popup, add or update your preferred name.
  5. Click Save when finished.

Your new preferred name will now appear in your student profile, email, and class rosters.

Note: Changing your display name here does not update your legal name in official University records. To change your legal name, complete the Demographic Information Update Form.

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