Changing your display name in Canvas

How to change your displayed name in Canvas and other College systems to a preferred name

Last Updated: September 25th, 2026

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  1. Log into myLane 
  2. Access  "myPersonal Information" by selecting Open General Dashboard.
  3. Select Personal Information.
  4. Edit button at the top right of the personal details section on the My Personal Information page.In the Personal Details section at the top select the Edit at the top right.
  5. Under myName at the bottom left of the window enter/update your preferred first name and select Update. It may take up to an hour for name changes to be reflected in Canvas.myName field at the bottom left of the Edit window for personal details and the update button at the bottom.
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Note

This only changes your first name where possible such as your first name in Canvas. This does not legally change your name and these changes will not be applied to documents such as transcripts. 

If you are wanting to change your first name for legal reasons contact enrollment services.



Student Help Desk Support (SHeD)

The student help desk is located on main campus in the Library (center building).

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