Update Personal Information
Name Changes
Legal name change
Requests for name changes may require additional legal documentation. Refer to the Preferred and Legal Name policy for information and to download required forms.
The change of name form, along with additional documentation, can be mailed to:
Office of Records and Registration
St. Cloud State University
720 4th Avenue South
St. Cloud, MN 56301-4498
Fax: (320) 308-2059
Preferred name change
Students may request their preferred name be different from their legal name. A student's preferred name will be used where possible: email, class lists, degree audit, and diploma (if selected).
Follow the steps below to add or update a preferred name:
- Log in to eServices with your StarID and your Password.
- Click Account Management then Name and Address Info.
- Click Edit under the Preferred Name section.
- Complete the request by clicking the Change Preferred Name button.
A student's legal name will still be shown on transcripts (official and unofficial), financial documents with the University, enrollment verifications, and other legal documents.
Address Change
To view or update your Diploma, Local, or Permanent address:
- Log in to eServices with your StarID and Password.
- Click on Account Management and then Name and Address Info.
- Click Edit under Diploma, Local, or Permanent address, then type in your address information and click Submit.
Updates can only be made once per day. Current and former MN State System staff and faculty should contact Human Resources for local and permanent address updates.
Please contact Records and Registration if you are unable to update your address online.