Preferred Name Change for Students

Summary

This article guides students through the process changing their preferred name in MyCWU and displaying name of their email (not the address).

Steps

Step One: Visit my.cwu.edu.

Step Two: Select Sign In in the top right corner.

Step Three:

1. Enter your CWU username (Example: Username@cwu.edu).
2. Select Next.

Step Four: 

1. Enter your CWU password.
2. Select Sign in.

Step Five: Select the Student tab. 

Step Six:

1. Select the Personal in the navigation bar on the left hand side
2. Select Names in the dropdown menu. 

Step Seven: 

• Select Add a new name to add a new name.

• Or click the pencil icon in the chart to edit name (select Save once you complete editing your name). 

If you would like your email alias changed (first.lastname@cwu.edu), please complete this request form: Email Alias Change Request

Additional Resources

Here is are related article on Updating Your Personal Information in MyCWU and Preferred Name Change for Students in MyCWU. 

Submit a Service Request

• Submit a service request.

• If you need assistance with the above process, you can submit an online request and our Information Services staff will reach out to you. 

• You can also call the CWU Service Desk at 509-963-2001.