How to Set a Chosen Name - Student

Chosen names are governed by JMU Policy 1345 Legal and Chosen First Names.  

To change your Chosen name:

1. In a web browser, log in to MyMadison.
2. Go to the Student tab and click the Student Center link.
3. In the Personal Information section, click Chosen Name/Campus Directory.
4. Click on the Chosen Name Form link. This opens a new tab to submit a request form on the Registrar's website. The Registrar's Office will review your submitted request.

To have your chosen name appear in the JMU Campus Directory:

1. In a web browser, log in to MyMadison.
2. Go to the Student tab and click the Student Center link.
3. In the Personal Information section, click Chosen Name/Campus Directory.
4. Select Yes, I would like my chosen name to appear in the JMU Campus Directory.
5. Click Save.

Notes: It is common for changes to take up to 2 hours to be reflected in the campus directory. In some cases, it may take up to 48 hours for name changes to be displayed in all JMU Systems. If you do not see your chosen name reflected in Microsoft Office products (Teams, Outlook), you may need to sign out and sign back in to see your changes.

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