If you would like to update your name displayed in MyCWU and your display name of your email (not the address), please follow the steps below.
Step One: visit the MyCWU portal at my.cwu.edu and select the Sign-in button on the top right (This is best operated from a computer).
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Step Two: log in with your MyCWU username@cwu.edu and password. If you are unsure what your credantials are or have forgotten, please visit the Password Reset guide.
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Step Three: Once logged in, select the Student tab in the center top next to Homepage.
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Step Four: Next, select the Personal category in the navigation bar on the left hand side and select Names.
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Your primary name will be displayed above and you can add a preferred name by selecting the Add a New Name.
If you would like your email alias changed (first.lastname@cwu.edu), please complete this request form: Email Alias Change Request