Preferred First Name in Moodle

Posted on July 16, 2019

Students and faculty can change their name as it appears in Moodle by following the steps outlined in this post. Individuals who the preferred name option are encouraged to review GCC's Preferred First Name Policy.

Use MyGCC to update your preferred name:

    1. Log on to MyGCC from the logon button on the GCC homepage.
      MyGCC on the login button
      MyGCC on the login button

       

    2. Under the "My Account" menu, click "Add/Change Preferred First Name" which is in the "Personal Information" section.
      Menu item to change your preferred first name.
      Menu item to change your preferred first name.

       

    3. Click "Add/change Preferred First Name."
      Button to change your preferred name.
      Button to change your preferred name.

       

    4. Enter your preferred first name, then click "Submit Changes."
      Submit your preferred first name.
      Submit your preferred first name.

Changes made to the preferred first name setting in MyGCC may take up to 15 minutes to appear in Moodle. Also, individuals may not see the updated names until they logoff then login to Moodle.