Update Your Personal Information (WVU Students)

Current and former WVU students should follow the steps below to update their personal information. If you have been admitted to WVU, but you have not started your program (registered for classes), contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office or the Office of Graduate Admissions and Recruitment to update your personal information.

Update your personal information

Use the Personal Information Change Form to complete an official name change, update an incorrect date of birth or social security number, remove a duplicate account, or update other directory information. View the Information Updates page from Shared Services for more information.

Chosen name changes

• View the Chosen Name Change FAQ for steps to

• View Change Your Zoom Display Name for steps to display your chosen name during meetings.

• If you would like to update your displayed name for your MIX Gmail, you can change your "Send as" name:

  • Log into your MIX Gmail account. 

  • Click the gear icon then Settings.

  • Click the Accounts tab.

  • Select edit info next to Send mail as: to enter a chosen name