Previously in Canvas, you could modify your name to change the spelling or modify your name to your preferred name. As of March 2017, Canvas is now showing "preferred name" based on the official Name Policy and Use of the university
Note: It can take up to 48 hours from when your preferred name request is complete for the changes to appear within Canvas.
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This article will address the following information:
Change of Name for Students with a NetID
In order to change your name within Canvas, you will need to make the change following the policy reflected here: Name Policy and Use
Change of Name for Instructors / Staff with a NetID
In order to change your name in Canvas, log into Workday and modify your preferred name under the "Personal Information" section of your account.
Your preferred name may be below the "More" button of the "Change" column.
Change of Name for Canvas User Sponsored Identities (SIs)
Canvas User SIs can request to have their name changed in Canvas by reaching out to their sponsoring department.
The sponsoring department or person who requested the Sponsored Identity account can update the Sponsored Identity record in the SI system.
For details on how to edit a Sponsored Identity, please reference their Quick Start Guide. To learn more about Sponsored Identities, please check out their ServiceNow Service Page.
Change of Name for Guest Account Users
Guests users (guest students, instructors, etc.) in Yale's instance of Canvas can email [email protected] with a request to change their name.
For more help, please contact [email protected].