How do I add my preferred name to my ID, Blackboard, Outlook, and course rosters?

At Lesley, a Chosen Name is defined as the name an individual chooses, other than their legal name, to better reflect how they identify. It's also a name chosen by an individual to align with their sense of self.

If you prefer to use a name that's different from your legal name, you can choose your preferred name using Lesley's Self-Service portal. It will appear on:

1. Your Lesley ID Card
2. Blackboard/myLesley
3. Course rosters
4. Your Outlook email display name (not your username)

To add a chosen name:

1. Log in to Self-Service.
2. From the left sidebar, select "User Options" and then "User Profile."
3. Select "Edit Personal Identity" under the "About You" section.

The following page will display:

 

If you decide to not provide a Chosen Name, we'll default to using your legal name (first, middle, and/or last). Your legal name appears in your student records (transcript, financial aid, etc.). Chosen Middle Name is an optional field - It will remain blank if you don't enter a name. If you chose a first name but leave the last name blank, we'll use your legal last name.