Changing Legal or Preferred Name

Issue/Question

My display name is showing up as something other than my preferred first name, how can I get that changed?

Resolution

Students

 Note: If you need your legal first or last name updated you should contact the Office of the Registrar.

1. Navigate to TopNet.
2. Click TopNet Login.
3. Sign in with your WKU Account.
4. Click Personal Information tab.
5. Click Name Change Information.
6. Type in your new preferred first name.
7. Click Submit New Preferred Name.

Employees

 Note: If you need your legal first or last name updated you should contact Human Resources.

1. Navigate to TopNet.
2. Click TopNet Login.
3. Sign in with your WKU Account.
4. Click Personal Information tab.
5. Click Name Change Information.
6. Type in your new preferred first name.
7. Click Submit New Preferred Name.

Alumni

Alumni should contact the Alumni Association at 270-745-2586 to update their preferred first name on file. If you have a preferred first name, and no longer want that as the display name, then you will need to have that removed on file.