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

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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