How to Set a Chosen Name

You are able to designate a chosen name in MyMadison.

MyMadison.

Applies to the Employee tab within MyMadison.

For Faculty/Staff

To set your Chosen name:

1. In a web browser, log in to MyMadison.
2. Click the Employee tab.
3. Under Employee Personal Information, click Chosen Name/Campus Directory.
4. Complete the form and click Save at the bottom of the page.

For Students

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.

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

Additional note: If you are both an employee and a student, your chosen name in the student system (on the MyMadison Student tab) will act as the primary reference.