Changing Preferred Name / Address in SAIL

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

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

  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"


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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