SAIL: Changing Preferred Name / Address

This article explains how to update your preferred name and address in the SAIL system at Oakland University.

Who is Eligible?

Active Faculty, Staff and Students

Changing Preferred Name / Address in SAIL

  1. Navigate to https://mysail.oakland.edu
  2. Click the icon with the three "lines" on the upper-left corner of the page

Screenshot of a university webpage featuring two sections. Left: group of smiling students with pom-poms and "Registration and Degree Planning" text. Right: bear mascot with "Financial Aid & Student Billing" text. Menu and notification icons are at the top.

  1. Expand the "Student Resources" drop-down --> Click "Personal Information"

Webpage interface showing a sidebar with "Student Resources" highlighted in red. Main section displays G Suite icons: Mail, Drive, Calendar, Docs.

  1. Click the "Edit" button in the upper-right corner of the "Personal Details" website to edit your "Preferred Name"
    • If you would like to update your street address, click the "Pencil" icon under your "Primary Address"

Alt text: "A personal information form with fields for name, date of birth, marital status, email, phone number, and address. Edit options are highlighted."


Additional Support

OU Technology Center

  • 44 Oakland Center
  • Rochester, MI 48309-4479
  • (248) 370-4357
  • Office Hours: M-F 8:00am - 5:00pm
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