Name Changes

Diploma Name Change Request Form

This information applies to current students only. If you need to request a diploma containing a new or updated name, please see Diploma Reprint Requests for more information.

Viewing and Changing Diploma Name

  • The name listed on your diploma and transcript is your primary name on record with WSU. 
    • Select the "Profile" tile on the myWSU Student Homepage.
    • From the left sidebar, select "Personal Details." 
    • Select your name.
    • View full Primary Name
      • Diplomas are printed: First Middle Last or First Middle Last Suffix.
      • If a change needs to be made, follow the Payroll Services link.
  • Changes to your diploma name are completed by either WSU Graduations or Payroll Services.
  • Name change requests must be submitted by the last day of instruction to be reflected on your diploma.

Name Adjustments and Accents 

  • WSU Graduations can make spelling adjustments to First and Middle names.
  • Diploma names are what appear on the Commencement program for students.
  • Accents can be added to First, Middle and Last names.
  • Accents will NOT show in myWSU, only on the diploma itself.
  • All changes made by WSU Graduations apply only to the name printed on the diploma and the commencement program (if submitted prior to the graduation application deadline), and will not reflect on the transcript.
  • First and Middle Name changes can be viewed under Profile Information.
    • Select the "Profile" tile on the myWSU Student Homepage.
    • From the left sidebar, select "Personal Details."