Changing your display name in Moodle

How to change your displayed name in Moodle and other College systems to a preferred name

Last Updated: August 5th, 2024

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  1. Log into ExpressLane and in the Personal Information tab and click on Name Change Information. 
  2. Click on the link in the first paragraph to "update your myName".
  3. Enter/update your preferred first name and click Save Changes. You can then navigate away when the Save Changes button is greyed out. It may take up to an hour for name changes to be reflected in Moodle.
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Note

This only changes your first name where possible such as your first name in Moodle. This does not legally change your name and these changes will not be applied to documents such as transcripts. 

If you are wanting to change your first name for legal reasons contact enrollment services.



Student Help Desk Support (SHeD)

The student help desk is located on main campus in the Library (center building).

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