Preferred Name Request

Important: You can only submit a preferred name change request for your own account.

Before You Begin

  • You must have access to Vanderbilt SailPoint ISC.
  • You must be able to authenticate using Vanderbilt Single Sign-On (SSO).

Instructions

Step 1: Sign in to SailPoint ISC

  1. Open the SailPoint dashboard.
  2. Sign in using your OneVU credentials.
  3. After authentication, the SailPoint homepage will appear.

Step 2: Open the Preferred Name Form

  1. From the SailPoint homepage, select Launchpad.
  2. Locate the form titled END USER – Set Preferred First Name.
  3. Click Launch.
  4. When prompted, click Launch again to proceed or Cancel to exit.

Note: Once launched, the form will appear under In Progress until completed.

Step 3: Enter Your New Preferred Name

Complete the following fields:

  • New Preferred First Name (Required): Enter your preferred first name.
  • New Preferred Middle Initial/Name (Optional): Enter your preferred middle initial or middle name, if applicable.
  • Comments: Enter any additional information, if needed.

Step 4: Submit Your Request

  1. Review the information entered.
  2. Click Submit to complete your request.

What Happens Next?

  • If your request is approved. No additional approval is required. If your request is not approved, you will receive an email with additional information.
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  • The completed request will appear in the Recently Completed section of the Launchpad.
  • Your preferred name and display name will be updated in SailPoint ISC.
  • If multiple preferred name changes are submitted, the most recently submitted preferred name will be reflected as your current preferred name.

Additional Information

Preferred name changes are self-service requests and must be submitted by the individual requesting the change.

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