Overview
This guide walks you through updating your preferred pronouns and gender identity in myPortal, as well as submitting an official Chosen Name change request via the Registrar's Office.
Applies to: Faculty Staff Students
Before You Begin (Prerequisites)
- You must have an active Columbia College account with access to myPortal.
- CougarMail display names are not currently updated by this process.
Step-by-Step Guide
Part 1: Update Preferred Pronouns & Personal Identity in myPortal
1 Search for My Profile
In the myPortal search bar, search for "My Profile" and select the first option: Phone Number and/or Address Updates (My Profile).
2 Edit Personal Identity
Click the Edit Personal Identity button located on your profile page.
3 Enter Preferred Pronouns and Gender Identity
Enter your Preferred Pronouns and Gender Identity if you would like to have this information on file.
●Optional: You can also update your phone number or email address on this screen if needed.
4 Save Changes
Click Save to apply your updated personal identity information.
Official Request
Part 2: Request a Chosen First Name Change
5 Submit Chosen Name Form
To officially update your chosen first name across campus systems, complete and submit the Chosen Name Form.
Chosen Name System Propagation Schedule
Below is a summary of systems configured to accommodate a Chosen Name and their typical update frequencies. Additional integrations are being updated periodically. Direct questions regarding system integrations to the ERP/SIS team.
| Immediately |
Within a Few Hours |
Within a Few Days |
- Colleague
- Self-Service (e.g., Class Rosters)
- WebFocus – Real Time Reports
|
- Salesforce / TargetX
- Mongoose SMS
- D2L
|
- Outlook & Skype for Business display name
- Various other systems:
- CircleIn
- Medicat
- Who’s Next
- WebFocus – Snap Shot Reports
|
Important Note
Faculty and Staff updates in Outlook and Skype for Business may take a few days to display due to software caching. CougarMail display names are currently not updated by this process.
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