How do I update my personal information?

The following directions are for current students with access to Student Self-Service.

• If you are a prior student that has graduated or is no longer attending and need to update your information, please contact your local KCTCS College Registrar's Office for further assistance.

Note: Legal or full name, Social Security Number, and date of birth changes require the student to come to campus unless otherwise noted in your home college's specific instructions below. Please visit the Record's Office and provide a valid government issued ID and SSN card.

Updating Personal Information in Student Self-Service

As a current student you have the ability to update your mailing address, email address, phone number, emergency contact information, FERPA release information, and preferred name in your Student Self-Service using the following instructions:

1. Log into MyPath and select the Student Self-Service tile.
2. From the Student Homepage, select the Profile tile.
3. Using menu, select the option you would like to view/update:
   • Personal Details: This is where you may add a preferred first name.
     • Legal/Primary and last name changes will still need to be requested through your local college office. The college may reserve the right to deny or revoke the use of any preferred name that is fraudulent, obscene, offensive or derogatory. Please refer to your home college specific instructions in the drop-down chart below.
     • If a potentially offensive name is entered, a pop-up message will appear stating that the name is being reviewed for compliance by college staff.
     • You will receive an email in 3-5 business days as notification of acceptance or denial.
   • If you submit a preferred first name that is automatically accepted, a pop-up message will confirm that the preferred name update has been You must also provide a copy of an official document showing the new name. (Examples: Drivers license, Marriage License or Divorce Decree.)completed. If you would like to change your preferred name again, please wait 24 hours. This does NOT update your username and email address. It is optional, but you may make this request through the User Account Center. We do not recommend changing your username or email address while actively taking classes.
   • If you would like to update your username and email address (optional), use the link in the pop-up message to Request a New Username/Email Address through the User Account Center using the following instructions:
     1. Using your KCTCS Email, Username or ID and password, sign into the User Account Center and select the Request Updated Username button.
     2. Please carefully read the statement, prior to confirming your change request. Make note of your ID number (this will be used to retrieve your new username and email address).
     3. IMPORTANT: We recommend NOT changing your username/email address while actively taking classes, it will impact your ability to access Blackboard, PeopleSoft Self-Service, and other systems for several days.
     4. Place a checkmark in the Confirm Change Request checkbox. Select Save then Sign out.
     5. Once submitted, return to the User Account Center in 30 minutes and sign in with your Student ID number to get your new username/email.
   • Contact Details: You may update your email and/or phone number here.
   • Addresses: Update your home/mail address.
   • Privacy Restrictions: This is the area where you may restrict any third-party access to your directory (non-sensitive) information.
   • Consent to Release Information: Here you may designate person(s) that we can speak with on your behalf and provide account information.
   • Emergency Contacts: This area is where you may list the contact information for your emergency contact.
   • Ethnicity: You may update your ethnicity data on this screen.
4. You will use the + or the designated add button on each screen to enter new values. If you need to update the information, you may just select the row that you wish to update to enter new values. Don’t forget to save!
5. Select the Home icon or < Student Homepage to return to the Student Homepage. Please allow 24-48 hours for the changes to reflect throughout the system.

View our directions with visuals (student login required) for more details.

Note: If you need to update your phone number as one of your multi-factor authentication (MFA) methods, please contact the IT Helpdesk for assistance at 859-246-4600.

Updating Name, SSN or Date of Birth

Name changes are can be completing the Name Change Form. You must also provide a copy of an official document showing the new name. (Examples: Drivers license, Marriage License or Divorce Decree.)

Address and phone number changes are done by completing the Address Change Form.

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