Overview
While it is important to include your legal first name for your personal information account, if you would like to be referred to by a different name, you can set your preferred name to something different. Make sure you indicate your Preferred Name in MyDiplomat to ensure the right name displays in all system-generated information, if your first name and preferred first name are different.
How to
Update your preferred name
1. Log into MyDiplomat at www.mydiplomat.fandm.edu.
2. If prompted, select whether you are a Student or Employee.
3. Click Navigation in the menubar at the top of the window.
4. Click My Info.
5. Click Update Contact Information and/or Manage Personal Information.
6. In the Personal Details section, click Edit.
7. Your First Name should be your legal first name. If your preferred name is different from your legal first name, enter it into the Preferred First Name field.
8. Click Update. It can take up to 24 hours for the system to update your name.
The Help Desk
Need more help? Contact us!
- Enter a Service Request here on this page to route your request to the right expert.
- Call the Help Desk at 717-358-6789.
- Stop by and see us in Martin Science Library.