Adding a Preferred Name in mySDCCD and Canvas

Summary

Label	Description
Module	Student Records
Prerequisites	Must be a student and have a mySDCCD account already created.
Description	This Job Aid will go over the process necessary to add a preferred name in mySDCCD

Instructions:

Step	Instructions
1	Log into mySDCCD using your credentials. Click the Sign In button.
2	Click on the College Student Dashboard.
3	You can access Personal Information in one of two ways: Through the left-side menu, My Personal Information or Through the right hand of the portal, under Student Quicklinks
4	On the left-side menu, click on Personal Information or On the right-side of the portal click on Personal Information
5	Select the Names tab.
6	On the Names tab, click the Add a new name button.
7	On the Add a new name Page: Select the ‘Preferred’ Name Type from the drop-down menu Enter your preferred name in the fields (First, Middle, Last) Click the Save button
8	Once the transaction is complete, you will see a Save Confirmation on a new page. Click the OK button.
9	Return to the College Student Dashboard by expanding the left-side menu, and then clicking on College Student Dashboard.
10	You will see your preferred name displayed in mySDCCD on the welcome banner. Note: This change can take up to 1 business day to reflect in Canvas.
11	End of Job Aid.