The original assigned FAUNet ID (username) cannot be changed for reasons of preference.
Individuals in the following situations are eligible to change their FAUNetID:
- You have had a legal name change and your FAUNetID no longer reflects your legal name
- Prerequisite: Your new name must already be on file with the university
- Students, fill out and submit the Request_for_Change_of_Name to the Registrar's Office with supporting documents.
- Faculty/Staff, bring an updated Social Security card to Human Resources at the Boca Raton campus. Their walk-in hours are Tuesdays & Thursdays from 8:00AM to 5:00PM. For more information, please visit http://www.fau.edu/hr
- You are transitioning and your FAUNetID does not reflect your preferred name.
- You are being stalked or harassed and have reported it to the FAU Police and/or your local police department.
- Your FAUNetID spells something offensive in your home language.
Before requesting an FAUNet ID change you must submit a legal name change to the Registrar's Office (students) or Human Resources (staff/faculty).
Students, fill out and submit the Request_for_Change_of_Name to the Registrar's Office with supporting documents.
Faculty/Staff, bring an updated Social Security card to Human Resources at the Boca Raton campus. Their walk-in hours are Tuesdays & Thursdays from 8:00AM to 5:00PM. For more information, please visit http://www.fau.edu/hr