How to Set a Chosen Name

Overview

You are able to designate a chosen name in MyMadison.

Environment

MyMadison

Troubleshooting/Resolution

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 Edit under Chosen/Preferred in the Names section.
  4. Fill in the form with your chosen names and click Save

 

Additional Information or Notes

 

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.

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