Set or change a preferred name

Control How Your Name Appears at CSU

CSU allows you to set a preferred first name (or nickname). CSU Fort Collins faculty and staff also have the option to set a preferred last name (or professional last name). These names may be different from your legal name.

This choice helps ensure your preferred identity is used throughout the university. When you set your preferred first name (and preferred last name, if applicable) via the NetID website, it will immediately begin appearing in most major systems, including:

Student and Employee Services: RAMweb, HR Records, Class Rosters
Learning Platforms: Canvas
Communication: Microsoft 365 (Outlook/Teams), CSU Fort Collins Directory

Applicable to:

CSU System, Fort Collins, Pueblo, Spur
applicants, students, staff, faculty, associates, retirees, emeritus

Prerequisites

You must have an active NetID in order to make changes to your record.
A campus IP address or VPN Connection is required for some actions.
Review Change My Information: Name Preferences.
- Preferred names must be appropriate for use in University records.
- Inappropriate names may be removed, and serious violations may be referred to legal counsel.
- Notes about pronunciation of the preferred name will be removed.

How to change your preferred first name in CSU systems

After logging in to the NetID website, select Menu > My Account > Preferred First Name.
Update your preferred first name and click Save.
- Preferred first name must start with a capital letter and contain only these characters: A-Z a-z - . ' space.
CSU Pueblo users: Also contact your administrative office to have your preferred name set.

How to change your other names in CSU systems

Preferred Last Name (CSU Fort Collins Employees)

Update your preferred last name in the Human Resources Portal, CSU Employee Self-Service under Personal Information, Basic Details. (To access this link, you need to be on campus or log in through the CSU GlobalProtect VPN.)
Or email Human Resources Information Systems (HR IS) to request a preferred last name.

Legal Names

CSU Fort Collins Students: Use RAMweb. Former students with an inactive NetID must use RAMrecords. See The Hub for Student Services for instructions.
Faculty, Staff and Associates: Contact your hiring/onboarding departmental Human Resources representative.

Email Alias Names

Your email alias will not update automatically after you change your name (legal, preferred, or professional).
Once your preferred or legal last name is changed in RAMweb, RAMrecords, or Human Resources systems, your new last name will appear as an option in the NetID website.
To update your email alias, go to Menu > My Account > Email Alias.
For full instructions, see View or change Email Alias.

Personal Pronouns and Gender Identity

CSU Fort Collins Students: The Hub for Student Services: Change My Information

CSU Fort Collins Directory - Log in and set your personal pronouns

Microsoft 365 - Pronouns on your profile

Contacts

CSU Fort Collins

Student Applicants, Returning Students: Office of Admissions (970) 491-6909 Enrolled Students, Former Students: The Hub for Student Services (970) 491-4860 Faculty, Staff, Associates: Human Resources (970) 491-6947

CSU Pueblo

Student Applicants, Returning Students: Office of Admissions (719) 549-2100 Enrolled Students, Former Students: Registrar's Office (719) 549-2261 Faculty, Staff, Associates: Human Resources (719) 549-2441