Personal Information Changes

Change Permanent/Local Address

To update your current Permanent and or Local Address in the Northern Kentucky University administrative system, please complete the Permanent Address Change Form and either return to the address on the form or fax to (859) 572-6094. (For Law students only, please complete and return the form to the Law School Registrar (Nunn Hall 547) or fax to (859) 572-5352). Permanent/Local addresses may not be currently updated via Norse Express because of the implication for fee assessment/residency status. Please forgive any inconvenience this may cause.

Addresses that may be updated via your Norse Express account include the Billing, Commencement, Grade, Next of Kin or Guardian and Emergency Contact. Once logging into Norse Express, go to Personal Info, select Addresses Including Emergency contact and Next of Kin, and then Add a New Address to choose the address type you wish to add.

Change Name

To change your name in the Northern Kentucky University administrative system, you must bring your Social Security Card and supporting documents (Picture ID, Court Documents...) with your new name to the appropriate office:

Graduate and Undergraduate Students:

Registrar's Office Service Center
Lucas Administrative Center Room 301
(859) 572-5556
Fax: (859) 572-6094

Law Students:

Chase College of Law 
Registrar's Office Nunn Hall Room 547
Fax: (859) 572-5352

A request to change your name in the Northern Kentucky University administrative system must be in person at the appropriate office or in writing using the following Information Form via Fax to the appropriate office.

If you have not requested a name change with the Social Security Administration, please apply for a new Social Security Card with the nearest Social Security Office. (Note: You will need to bring an original legal document reflecting your new name to support your request for the name change. Examples of accepted legal documents include a birth certificate, marriage license, divorce decree, etc.) Once you receive your new social security card, please bring it to the appropriate office.

Change Social Security Number

To change your Social Security Number in the Northern Kentucky University administrative system, you must bring your new Social Security Card and supporting documents (Picture ID, Court Documents...) to the appropriate office for Graduate and Undergraduate students or Law students (see above).

Student employees should go to the Human Resources office. Federal regulations require employers to validate that each employee's name on file exactly matches the name which appears on the individual's Social Security Card to ensure proper tax reporting.

If you have any questions or concerns, please call the appropriate office.

For additional information on how to apply for, replace, correct, or change your name on your Social Security Card, please visit the official website of the Social Security Administration.

Change/View Marital Status

You may view or update your current marital status on file with the Northern Kentucky University administrative system online through your Norse Express account. After logging in, go to Personal Info and select either view or update marital status.

Other Personal Changes


Additional changes that may be made to your personal information in the Northern Kentucky University administrative system through your Norse Express account include:

  • Personal Phone Number
  • Email Address and Personal Web Page
  • Change of your Norse Express PIN
  • Change of your Norse Express PIN Question and Answer