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Previously, employees and students had to submit a ticket to ITS to request a preferred name, and the change was made manually. The new Login feature eliminates the need for a ticket, automating and expediting the process. 

I already had a preferred name in some WVU systems using the old process. How will that be affected? 

If you have previously entered a preferred name in MAP or STAR, it will be automatically set for you. If you entered a preferred name in both systems, the MAP preferred name is the default until you change it.  

How do I change my preferred name?

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No. Not all vendors have updated their technology to accommodate preferred names. Additionally, some WVU systems allow either a preferred first or last name, but not both. As vendors upgrade their applications or new services come online at WVU, preferred names will automatically flow to them; whether the preferred names will be able to display may vary. 

Can I enter my own name in a specific system or choose where I want my preferred name displayed? 

Systems listed here (LINK) will display your approved preferred name(s) as entered in Login self-service. However, systems that let you directly enter your preferred name, such as Zoom, will not be synchronized.  

I already had a preferred name in some WVU systems using the old process. How will that be affected? 

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Can alumni and former students select a preferred name? 

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