
Legal Name
If you want to change your Legal Name in the system, you must first change it legally.
Note: Documentation is required. Upload a copy of your current/valid government-issued photo ID with the requested name AND a copy of the associated document(s) that verify your name change, such as a marriage certificate, divorce decree, and/or court order of legal name change.
Preferred Name
Your Preferred Name is what shows in Blackboard, email, and other things related to Columbus State. For more information, see: Chosen Name.
Note: Some CState services are required to use your Legal Name. Setting a Preferred Name will not update your Legal Name.