UW-Madison Profile - Update Name in Use (Preferred Name)
How to edit your Name in Use using UW-Madison Profile
Follow these steps to update your Name in Use (Preferred Name) in UW-Madison Profile.
- Go to profile.wisc.edu and log in with your NetID.
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From the menu on the left, select the “Personal Information” page. Navigate to the “Name in Use (Preferred Name)” section.
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Click “Edit” to set or modify your first, middle, and/or last name.
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When you've updated the field(s), click "Submit." Or, to remove your First or Middle Name in Use entirely, click "Delete." Changes may take up to 48 hours to be reflected in campus systems.
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