MyGRCC Account Name Change Process

Summary

Information regarding the name change process.

Body

Question

What is the process to change my MyGRCC account username to match my new legal name?

Environment

  • TeamDynamix
  • PeopleSoft (Online Center)
  • Canvas
  • Google Workspace (Gmail, Drive)

Answer

Students and employees of GRCC may request a username change through IT to update their MyGRCC account. This username is used for the MyGRCC portal, Canvas, Online Center, and Google Workspace.

Step 1: Update Legal Records

Before IT can process a username change, your name must first be updated in the official system of record:

  • Students: Contact the Office of the Registrar.
  • Student Employees: Contact Student Employment Services.
  • Staff and Faculty: Contact the Human Resources (HR) Department.

Step 2: Submit IT Request

Once your legal record is updated, submit the Name Change Request form (opens in a new window) in the IT Service Catalog.

  • You will select a preferred date and time for the change.
  • You must remain logged out of all GRCC systems for at least one hour during the transition.
  • IT Support will notify you via your provided contact information once the new username is active.

Step 3: Post-Change Actions

  • Instructors: Students must inform their instructors of the change, as instructors are not automatically notified when a username is updated.
  • Google Profile: Manually update your display name at myaccount.google.com (opens in a new window). This controls how your name appears in Gmail and Drive.
Important: Notify your contacts that your email address has changed. Do not set up email forwarding to an external personal account; this can cause the GRCC domain to be blacklisted by security filters.

 

Details

Details

Article ID: 1814
Created
Wed 3/3/21 9:48 AM
Modified
Wed 7/22/26 2:37 PM
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