If I am a faculty/staff member, can I add a chosen name? If so, how do I indicate a chosen name?

Faculty and staff will have the ability to indicate or update a chosen name using myUMBC and the profile page.

Faculty and staff who wish to indicate a chosen name will not be able to make any changes to human resources records including payroll records or personnel files.  A chosen name can be updated using myUMBC and the profile page for information used internally on campus.

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1. Login to myUMBC.

2. Select Profile at the top of the page.

3. In the left-hand menu, select About.

4. Scroll down until you see the field titled Chosen Name under the Personal Info section. Select the

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   button.

5. You will be redirected to the Personal Information page. Here you will see a list of primary and chosen names we have on file for you. Your primary name appears on official UMBC documents, including transcripts and diplomas. If you need to update this information, please contact the Registrar's Office, if you are a student.

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