Chosen Names at LSU

A chosen name is one that a person chooses to use to represent themselves for any number of reasons. It could be a nickname, an Americanized name, or a representation of their gender identity. Regardless of the reason someone decides to go by a name different than their legal name, LSU strives to respect students who do so.

LSU reserves the right to remove a chosen name for any reason, including misrepresentation or the use of inappropriate, offensive or derogatory language.

Students can use their chosen name in several LSU systems and on-campus locations. See below for a list of options for changing your chosen name.

MyLSU/Email

  • Log into MyLSU.
  • Select “Personal Preferences” on the menu bar to the left.
  • Select “Directory Information” from the drop-down menu.
  • Click “Withholding/Other” in the gray bar at the top of the screen.
  • In the “Directory Name” field, enter your chosen name (Last Name, First Name).
  • Click “Change”.

Moodle

  • Log into Moodle.
  • Scroll down and click “User Preferences” (located beneath “Course Preferences”).
  • Edit Preferred Name with your chosen name.
  • Click “Save changes”.

TigerLink

  • Log into TigerLink.
  • Click “Account” in the upper right corner.
  • Click “Edit Profile” in the drop-down menu.
  • Update your chosen name in the “Basics” field.
  • Click “Save”.

Zoom

  • Log into Zoom via web browser.
  • Click on “Profile”.
  • Click “Edit” next to name.
  • Update your chosen name.
  • Click “Save”.

LSU Tiger Card

UREC

Student Health Center

LSU Libraries

Diploma (Upon Graduation)

Legal and court-approved options for LSU: Changing your name through the LSU Office of the University Registrar will automatically change your name throughout campus at all the above-listed options; this is allowed only for legal/court-approved name changes. Visit this page for more information about this process.

Please note: Some systems reset after each semester; please double-check that your name appears correctly at the beginning of each semester.

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