Name Policy

Preferred Name Change Guide

Overview

SVCC supports all community members in updating their preferred names across campus systems. This guide provides instructions for making these changes and explains where updates will appear.

 

General Instructions for All Community Members

1. Visit https://myinfo.svcc.edu
2. Click the "Personal Information" button
3. Locate the "Personal Details" section
4. Click the edit icon in the top right corner of the Personal Details box
5. Update your information as needed
6. Click the "Update" button to save your changes

Note: Preferred name changes can be made at any time and take effect immediately in most systems.

 

Student-Specific Instructions

Legal Name Changes

Contact: Admissions and Records Office
Requirements: Appropriate paperwork and verification of legal name change
Important Timing: Changes must be submitted before the start of the semester
Requests submitted during an active semester will be processed after grade reporting

Email Updates: Contact Admissions for any student email changes

 

Employee-Specific Instructions

Name Change Process

1. Update your information at https://myinfo.svcc.edu (see general instructions above)
2. Request email changes by contacting: help@svcc.edu
3. Contact Human Resources to:

• • Notify your supervisor of the change
  • Order new name plates for doors/offices through the print shop

Items where a preferred name will appear:

• Class Roster
• Email address
• Canvas
• Degree (if requested on intent to graduate)

Items where a preferred name may not appear:

• Official Transcripts
• Tax documents (W-2, 1098-T, etc.)