Set BGSU Chosen Name

How do I set my BGSU chosen name?

Students

1. Log in to the MyBGSU portal.
2. Select Student Center.
3. Select Profile.
4. From the Personal Details screen, select the plus sign (+) under Names.
5. Select Chosen from the Type drop-down menu. 
   • If you already have a Chosen Name, you can edit the name by selecting the Chosen Name row.
6. Enter your Chosen Name as you would like it to appear. 
7. Select Save.
8. Once you have created your Chosen Name, the change should update throughout the systems within 24 hours. 

Faculty/Staff

1. Log in to the MyBGSU portal.
2. Select the Employee tab from the top navigation menu.
3. Select Update Personal Information from the left navigation menu.
4. On the next screen, select the Names tab.
5.  Select Add New Name.
   • If you already have a Chosen Name, you can edit the name by selecting edit.
6. For Name Type, select Chosen.
7. Enter your Chosen Name as you would like it to appear.
8. Select a date in the Date new name will take effect field.
9. Select Save.
10. Once you have created your Chosen Name, the change should update throughout the systems within 24 hours. 

Visit our legal name change guide if you had recently had a legal name change.

If you have questions about how this will impact records, please contact the Office of the Registrar at 419-372-8441 or registrar@bgsu.edu. For technical questions, please contact the ITS Service Desk at 419-372-0999. For questions related to this policy, please contact the Office of Multicultural Affairs and LGBTQ+ Programs at 419-372-2642 or oma@bgsu.edu.