Has your name legally changed since the time that you first connected with Penn State University? If so, your previous name may be displayed on all of Penn State’s digital systems, including your Penn State Access Account and your Canvas (course management system) profile. Fixing this is relatively straightforward, but you’ll need to fill out a form and provide some documentation of the legal name change status. The Penn State Registrar’s office provides instructions and forms for this name change process.
Specialized Name Changes
The Penn State Registrar’s office, mentioned above, is equipped to process documented legal name changes due to marriage, divorce, and court-ordered action. There are other cases when a student may wish to change the display of her/his name on Penn State information systems, and those cases are handled by the offices mentioned below. [Read more…]