Name change tutorial!
You are able to change your preferred name in Miami's systems.
It will change your displayed name on:
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Miami gmail account*
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Canvas profile and in course posts*
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Miami Merit page
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NOTE: Your Merit page will show past name changes as well, if there is an article listed at that time​
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Dean's List/President's list notifications
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NOTE: This will appear on physical mail sent to your listed permanent address​
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It will not change your displayed name on:
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Bannerweb
*these two might take a while to be registered, so don't be alarmed if the name change doesn't occur immediately!
Step 1: Log in
Follow THIS LINK and log in using your Miami unique ID and password. (It should be the same as your email info.)

Step 2
At the top left, click on "My Entry".

Step 3
Scroll down to see Name Preferences. If you are logged in, you will have an edit button at the bottom right.

Step 4
It will take you to this page, where you can change your name and pronouns!
