Question

How do I update my name in Outlook and why do I need to update my campus directory listing to do that?

Overview

The information contained within your campus directory listing helps populate your information across numerous campus systems and comes from Banner or UC Path initially.
Probably one of the most of the common reasons for updating your campus directory listing is for your Display Name in Outlook and other Office365 based services. The Display Name is how others will find you via the campus GAL (Global Address List) when sending you email.

If you are a temporary affiliate through main campus or through UCDH, speak with your sponsor to get your affiliate form updated. If you are with UCDH, you will need to then follow up with the UCDH IT to update your records there first.  You can reach them by Email: iscs@ucdmc.ucdavis.edu or Phone: 916-734-4357 (Operates 24/7)

Answer

To update your campus directory listing:

1. Go to your UC Davis Directory Listing. If prompted to authenticate, sign in with your UC Davis login id and passphrase.
   
2. Update the listing entries as needed. If desired, you may enter your lived name, a self-chosen or personal and/or preferred professional name used instead of a legal name.
3. Ensure the Publish Listings box towards the top right is checked.
   
   • Optional: You can modify the check boxes at the end of each line to control if that information is displayed internally ("UCD" column) and/or externally ("WWW" column).
4. Click Submit link at the bottom left of the form. The updated form will display in a new window; Review all of the information then click the Submit to approver link at the bottom right.
5. Your request will be automatically routed to your departmental directory approver.
6. Once approved, changes can take up to 72 hours to appear in all campus systems.

If you need any additional assistance or questions about your listing, please email campusdirectory@ucdavis.edu.