Preferred First Name Change Request - Employee

Murray State University recognizes that faculty and staff may wish to use a name other than their legal name. When requested, the university will use a preferred first name on certain documents and online information sources. Employees may not designate a preferred last name. The official/legal name will remain on your permanent records, including but not limited to academic, employment, and tax records.

Please complete the form and present it with proper photo identification to Human Resources, 412 Sparks Hall, Murray, KY, 42071.

If you are not able to present this form in person with a photo ID, you may mail the completed and notarized form to Human Resources.

This form can be viewed on the right under Files. 

Update other personal information with Murray State 

Please see the following articles for information on updating other personal information

Update Preferred First Name

• Preferred First Name Change Request for Students - MSU recognises that students may wish to use a name other than their legal first name. Click Academic Records Forms.
• Preferred First Name Change Request for Employees - MSU recognizes that employees may wish to use a name other than their legal first name. 

Legal Name Changes

• Student Name Change Request Form - Students should use this form to have their legal name updated with Murray State University. Click Academic Records Forms.
• Legal Name Change Procedures for Employees - Employees should use this form to have their legal name updated with Murray State University.

Username/Email Updates

• Username Change - After having your legal name changed with Murray State University, you may request an update to your MSU username and email address. 
• Change Display (From) Name in RacerMail - RacerMail users can change their display name in the Google interface.

Campus Records Updates (Office Locations and Phone Numbers, Personal Mailing Addresses and Phone Numbers)

• Update Campus Office Location and Phone Number - Employees may request a change to their campus location and office phone number. Please note that email addresses and names will be automatically updated.
• Update Personal Phone Number or Mailing Address in myGate - Faculty, staff, and students can update their personal information in myGate.