How do I update my preferred name or job title?
This article shows you how to update your Directory information
Please note that when your information is updated in the Directory, it is also automatically updated in Outlook in Microsoft 365.
Note: Students can only change their Preferred Name in the MyUChicago Portal or through the Registrar’s Office.
- Go to directory.uchicago.edu, which will take you to the directory's People Search screen.
- Select Sign In at the upper right-hand corner of the page and log in using your CNetID and password.

- Now, you will have to choose your institution, either The University of Chicago or The University of Chicago Marine Biological Laboratory. Select The University of Chicago

- You will be prompted with the single sign-on page. Enter your CNetID and password, then select Sign in. Complete two-factor authentication if prompted.
- When logged in successfully, select the Welcome, <Your Name> link in the upper right-hand corner of the page.
- To edit your Preferred Name, click the Edit button next to the field

- To edit your Contact information, click the Edit button next to the field

Original ITS Knowledge Base article:
https://uchicago.service-now.com/it?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB06002120&sys_kb_id=a74b316d9305ded09969f62e1dba10f4&spa=1