Employee Preferred Name

 

Designate your preferred first name in the MYCUInfo Portal. 

  • Go to the MyCUInfo Portal
  • From the CU Resources drop-down menu, select My Info and Pay.
  • Select the My Info tile.
  • Select the Name tab along the left-hand side. A form will populate.
  • Enter the preferred name at Preferred First Name.
  • Select Save.
  • You should receive an email confirmation that it is complete.
  • Go to IdentiKey Manager.
  • Select Choose My Display Name from the Settings box.
  • Login with your IdentiKey.
  • Select how you want your name to appear from the drop-down menu.
  • Click Save.

Name Change Process: How to change your preferred name

University of Colorado faculty, staff, and student employees can select a preferred first name within the employee portal. A preferred first name is the name you use that differs from your legal name.

  Names may take up to 48 hours to update in the following systems

If you change your preferred name in the MyCUInfoPortal, it will change in: 

  • HCM (HR Information System)
  • MyCUInfo Portal
  • Google Suite
  • ServiceNow (OIT primary service management tool)
  • Phone Directory (Cisco Call Manager)
  • Canvas
  • Zoom
  • Cornerstone

If you change your preferred name in the IdentiKey Manager, it will change in: 

  • Colorado.edu email
  • CU People Search
  • Microsoft Office 365
  • The preferred name is displayed in the "From" line of email messages you send. It is a combination of your first and last names. If you wish to use a display name that is not listed, please contact the IT Service Center. See the OIT website for more information.

Where will I still see my Legal Name?

Contact the Information Technology Service Center @ oithelp@colorado.edu or 303.735.4357