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Introduction
Students, faculty, and staff can update both their legal and chosen/preferred name in UAH systems.
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Steps for Legal Name Changes
Students, faculty, and staff who need to request a change to their legal name, legal sex, or date of birth in UAH records must do so in person at the appropriate office.
Faculty & Staff
In order to change your name on your personnel and payroll records, you must present an original legal document that reflects your new name to the Human Resources Office.
Students
Current students should use the Registrar's Name Change form to request an update to the name(s) listed in their student record.
Future and past students should contact the Office of the Registrar directly for assistance updating the legal name in their student record.
Student Employees
If you are an employee and a student, please ensure your records are updated with both Human Resources and the Office of the Registrar.
Which Legal Documents Are Accepted?
Examples of accepted legal documents include, but are not limited to: Driver's license, marriage or divorce record, military records and passport.
A new social security card can be obtained through your local Social Security Administration Office. my Social Security allows you to update your Social Security Card information.
Steps for Chosen/Preferred Name Changes
Students, faculty, and staff have the ability to change their preferred name in the Personal Information page. Learn how to access the Personal Information page to update your information. This name will be what is displayed on Canvas, DegreeWorks, and some other identification.
For information on changing your displayed name in your Google Account, please visit Google Account Help.
Updating Your Email Alias
To request a change to your email alias, visit oitportal.uah.edu and log in. Then, click the My Email tab. Enter the alias (what precedes the @ sign) you wish to use, check it's available, and submit your request for an available new email alias. Your new alias will replace your existing one (so future email messages addressed to your original email alias will bounce).
Email aliases must be in the form firstname.lastname@uah.edu or firstname.mi.lastname@uah.edu, except in special circumstances.
Want to send emails from your alias? Learn how to add your alias as a "Send mail as" address in Google.
Still Need Help?
If you need help completing these steps or experience an issue along the way, please contact the OIT Help Desk.