Name Change


NCSSM students can request to have their name changed in eleven different databases/documents. Most changes can be requested directly through the Registrar's Office by:


Once a request has been made, the Registrar's Office will contact each database manager to make the request on behalf of the student. Changes should be made within 48 hours.


The following is a comprehensive list of places where names can be changed. Please pay special attention to who can see the changes once they have been made and make your selections accordingly.


Databases where a student name can be changed through the Registrar’s Office:


Advocate-

  • Can the name be changed? Yes

  • Is it public facing? Yes- when a charge letter is generated


Blackbaud SIS-

  • Can the name be changed? Yes. The first name can be changed.

  • Is it public facing? Yes, to anyone with access to Blackbaud (class rosters, directory, advisory)


Canvas-

  • Can the name be changed? Yes

  • Is it public facing? No


Commencement Program-

  • Can the name be changed? Yes

  • Is it public facing? Yes

  • What information do you require to make a change? Parent consent via email from NCSSM family account, approved name. The Registrar’s Office will send out a request form in the winter.


Diploma-

  • Can the name be changed? Yes

  • Is it public facing? Yes (called out at commencement)

  • What information do you require to make a change? Parent consent via email from NCSSM family account, approved name. The Registrar’s Office will send out a request form in the winter.


Directory Name-

  • Can the name be changed? Yes

  • Is it public facing? Yes


Notifii-

  • Can the name be changed? Yes

  • Is it public facing? No


Naviance-

  • Can the name be changed? Yes

  • Is it public facing? Yes


Report Cards-

  • Can the name be changed? Yes

  • Is it public facing? Yes, to anyone who can view the student’s report card

  • What information do you require to make a change? None- this will be automatic when the name is changed in Blackbaud


Databases where a student must make a request directly:


LiveSafe-

  • Can the name be changed? Yes

  • Is it public facing? No

  • What information do you require to make a change? Students have to submit a ticket to LiveSave to have their name changed. It cannot be done by NCSSM.


Student ID Cards

  • Can the name be changed? Yes

  • Is it public facing? No. No one outside of the Campus Safety department has access to the ID database.

  • What information do you require to make a change? Students can stop by the campus safety and security office. No appointment is necessary. ID cards will be replaced at no cost to the student.


Databases/Documents that cannot be changed:


Destiny-

  • Can the name be changed? No

  • Is it public facing? No, students cannot log in to Destiny. While late book notices are generated, they are pulled from the email directory.


Email address-

  • Can the name be changed? No, not after ITS has created the account.

  • Is it public facing? Yes


Unofficial and Official Transcript-

  • Can the name be changed? No