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Preferred vs. Legal Name

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Preferred vs. Legal Name Display

Preferred Name

Currently, preferred/chosen names appear in the following systems:

  • Canvas
  • Zoom

Coming Soon:

  • Student Central
  • Class Roster
  • Grade Roster
  • Faculty Roster
  • Advisor's Center
  • Human Capital Management/Payroll
  • Learning Management Center
  • Information hub
  • Faculty, Staff, Student directory information
  • Orientation scheduling
  • Pre-Orientation
  • Housing Management System
  • Career Development Management System
  • Case management software for International faculty, staff and students
  • Case management solution for code of conduct
  • Find organization, track events and involvement
  • Case management for Pschology clinic
  • Greek Life
  • Credentials - electronic transcript
  • Undergraduate case management/communications vehicle
  • Admissions applications

Legal Name

In some instances, the university is required to use a student's legal first name. This includes, but is not limited to, the following official records and reports:

  • Bills
  • Diplomas
  • Financial aid documents
  • Parking tickets
  • 1098-T tax forms
  • Immigration documents
  • Medical records
  • Transcripts
  • Snapshot of students academic progress to degree

 

Questions: Contact the FSU Registrar's Office, 644-1050.