Preferred Name Request

Vanderbilt University users can update their preferred first name and middle name or initial using SailPoint Identity Security Cloud (ISC). This self-service process updates preferred name information in Vanderbilt directories.

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.