Students and alumni of Missouri Western State University may change their preferred first name or their legal name (first, middle, last) in the university’s student records system.
The chart below details where each name type will display.
| PREFERRED FIRST NAME will be included on or within the following: | LEGAL NAME will be included on or within the following: |
| Alumni/Foundation Database | Enrollment/Degree Verification Processes |
| University Portal Account Name | International I-20’s |
| Griffon GPS (degree audit system) | SEVIS (immigration status reporting) |
| Online Student/Employee Directory | Student Financial Accounts |
| Student Conduct System | Official NCAA Athletic Documents |
| Student Life/Leadership System | University Identification Cards |
| Athletic Rosters, Website, and Statistics | Financial Aid Records |
| Email Display Name and Network Login | Official Transcripts |
| University Portal Student Information | Federal and State Agency Reports |
| Learning Management System | Payroll, Tax, and Benefits Documents (e.g., paychecks, timecards) |
| Residence Life System | Directory Information Disclosures |
| Unofficial Transcripts (via University Portal) | |
| University Communications/Publications | |
| Diplomas and Graduation Lists |
Click on the link below to access the form required to make a change to your preferred first name or your legal name. Requests can be submitted to the Registrar’s Office in person,
by mail or by Missouri Western email to registrar@missouriwestern.edu. A student signature is required.
One piece of official documentation must also be included with a legal name change request. Valid documents include:
- Driver’s license
- Military ID
- Passport
- State ID card
- Social Security card
- Court order
- Dissolution decree