Learn@UW - Preferred Name (UW-Madison)

• To enter a preferred name for UW-Madison tools, see - Preferred Name - Service Description.
• This name is set through the MyUW portal and imported by all Learn@UW tools (in addition to other UW-Madison services).
  
• When you select a preferred name in MyUW, your preferred first name (as well as your legal last name) will be visible to students, TAs, and instructors on these sites:
  • Canvas
  • Third-party platforms integrated with Canvas:
    • Kaltura
    • Piazza
      

For more information on preferred names, see Name and birthdate in UW records from the Office of the Registrar.