Preferred Name Change

• Employees and students can request use of a preferred name.

• After your documentation has been submitted and approved, Gateway Services (for students) or Human Resources (for employees) will notify Minnesota State IT Services on your behalf and follow-up with you.

Process:

• Students and employees must submit a written request using the Preferred Name Request form.
• Identification is necessary for submission, requiring the requester to submit the form in person or have officially notarized prior to mailing.

Students:

• Submit the completed Preferred Name Request Form, in person, to Gateway Student Services.

Gateway Student Services
Founders Hall First Floor
700 East 7th Street
Saint Paul, MN 55106-5000

• After your documentation has been submitted and approved, Gateway Services will notify Minnesota State IT Services on your behalf and follow-up with you.
• If you need assistance or have questions please contact Gateway Student Services.

Employees:

• Submit the completed Preferred Name Request Form, in person, to Human Resources.

Human Resources
Founders Hall 318
700 East 7th Street
Saint Paul, MN 55106-5000

• After your documentation has been submitted and approved, Human Resources will notify Minnesota State IT Services on your behalf and follow-up with you.
• If you need assistance or have questions please contact Human Resources.

Additional Resources:

• System Procedure 1B.1.2 Preferred Name