Change Your System Display Name

Overview

If you'd like to change the way your name is displayed in email and other SPU systems, e.g. Smith, Kenneth to Smith, Ken, follow the steps below.  If you need to change your legal name, that is still processed by Student Academic Services (SAS) at sasinfo@spu.edu.  Employees should submit legal name changes through Human Resources in person.

Update Your Preferred Name in Banner

1. Log into the Banner Info System (spu.edu/banweb).

2. Go to the Personal Menu -> Personal Information Menu -> Update Name & Identity.

3. In the Active Preferred Name section type your preferred name, as you would like to have your name appear in most SPU systems.

4. Press Update Name.

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