Personal information changes can be made through UAccess Student Center. Some changes require supporting documentation and review, while other changes are made at the student's direction with updates made immediately. If you have any questions on changing your personal information, please contact us. We are happy to help.
Changes you can make yourself
You can change the following information yourself by going to UAccess Student Center in the Personal Summary section. These changes do not require additional verification and will be reflected on your account within 24 hours.
Preferred Name Change
University of Arizona students and employees may choose to identify themselves within the University community using a preferred first name that differs from their official/legal name. A student or employee's preferred name will appear instead of the person's official/legal first name in select University-related systems and documents, provided that the name is not being used for the purpose of misrepresentation.
Pronouns
Students may designate pronouns they use to identify themselves. Instructors and staff are encouraged to use pronouns for people that they use for themselves as a sign of respect and inclusion. View the attached tutorial for details about adding or editing pronouns and viewing them in UAccess.
Gender
Students may designate their gender in UAccess Student Center. View the attached tutorial for details about adding or editing your gender and viewing your gender in UAccess.
Sex for Reporting Purposes
Students may designate their sex for reporting purposes by emailing reghelp@arizona.edu. This information may used for demographic reporting.
Address & Telephone Number
It is extremely important that the University has your current Contact Information (address & telephone number).
- Make the change in UAccess Student Center
- There are several different categories of addresses you can update: Permanent, mailing, billing, local U.S. address, and diploma.
- Manage Addresses Tutorial
- Manage Phone Numbers Tutorial
Marital Status
To update your marital status, please email reghelp@arizona.edu.
Changes that require supporting documentation and review
For the following items, you will need to submit supporting documentation. You can submit these securely through UAccess Student Center in the Forms section of the Quick Links box. The Office of the Registrar will review the request and supporting verification items, and notify you when the change has been approved.
Primary Name Update
Your primary name is used for financial aid and will appear on official University transcripts.
Supporting documents include:
- Marriage License/Certificate
- Adoption Papers
- Court Order
- Passport/Permanent Visa
- Divorce Decree
- Social Security Card
- Government Issued ID
Updating Primary Name Tutorial
UAccess Direct Link to Primary Name Update
Note: The direct link requires a Student ID Number
Correct a Birth Date
Supporting documents include:
- Birth Certificate
Updating Date of Birth Tutorial
UAccess Link to Date of Birth Update
Note: The direct link requires a Student ID Number
Adding or Correcting your Social Security Number (SSN) or International Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN)
Supporting documents include:
- Social Security Card or
- IRS ITIN Letter
Note: The direct link requires a Student ID Number